Feb 19 • 05:08 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany FAZ

Schedule and Highlights: What the Olympics 2026 Will Bring This Thursday

Olympic events for this Thursday at the 2026 Winter Games include the debut of ski mountaineering and competitions in nordic combined, speed skating, and ice hockey.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to feature an exciting lineup of events this Thursday, with ski mountaineering making its Olympic debut. German athletes will compete in this new event, marking a significant milestone in the games. The day's schedule includes six decisive events, starting with the first competitions in ski mountaineering at noon, featuring German competitors Tatjana Paller and Helena Euringer among others. The unique format of the races will include knockout rounds for both men and women.

In addition to ski mountaineering, the nordic combined events will draw attention as German athletes Vinzenz Geiger and Johannes Rydzek are slated to compete in the team sprint, which features both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. The event starts with large hill jumping and transitions into a ski race of 2 × 7.5 kilometers later in the day. The excitement builds as fans await the outcomes of these challenging events, emphasizing the skill and endurance of the athletes.

The competition is not limited to the newly introduced events; significant action is also planned in speed skating and a highly anticipated ice hockey final. Broadcasting will be provided by ARD and Eurosport, ensuring that fans have access to the extensive coverage of this thrilling day, which will run from 9:05 AM to around 11:15 PM, showcasing a full day of winter sports entertainment.

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