The final day of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games features the French women's cross-country skiing team competing and a highly anticipated ice hockey final, despite the lack of medal hopes for France overall.
Today marks the conclusion of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, with Team France set to compete in cross-country skiing and witness an exciting ice hockey final. Although the French team has not secured any medals, there are still opportunities for athletes to compete for titles in the final events. As the cross-country skiers take their marks for the 50 km race, hopes are tempered by the strength of competitors from Sweden and Norway, making victory an uphill challenge for France.
Despite the absence of medal prospects, the French team reflecting on their overall performance, bolstered its count with two recent gold medals in mixed relay ski mountaineering and individual women's biathlon. These successes serve as a silver lining to an Olympic experience that has largely exceeded expectations for certain French athletes, as they demonstrated perseverance and skill in their respective disciplines.
As the closing ceremonies approach, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation for the last events of the Olympics, especially the ice hockey final which promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the Games. Fans remain hopeful, rallying behind the French team and celebrating the spirit of competition as the athletes give their all on the final day of this prestigious international gathering.
