The Milan-Cortina 2026 actions are set to commence on Tuesday, showcasing various sporting events that attract global attention. This year’s Games promise to deliver thrilling competitions, especially in skiing, hockey, and speed skating.
Milan-Cortina 2026 Events Schedule
Key events scheduled for Tuesday include qualifications and preliminary rounds in several disciplines. Here’s an overview of notable competitions:
Skiing Events
- Men’s Mogul Qualifications: 5:15 AM – Featuring standout athlete Mikaël Kingsbury, who has achieved over 100 World Cup victories. He will be joined by Elliot Vaillancourt and Julien Viel, both looking to advance to the next round.
- Women’s Mogul Qualifications: 8:15 AM – Focusing on Maïa Schwinghammer, a prominent medal hope for Canada, alongside Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert.
Hockey
- Women’s Hockey – Canada vs. United States: 2:10 PM – This anticipated matchup is likely to be highly competitive, featuring some of the top teams in the sport.
Short Track Speed Skating
- Mixed Relay: Quarterfinals at 5:59 AM, Semifinals at 6:34 AM, and Finals at 7:03 AM – Coach Marc Gagnon aims for success with the talented Steven Dubois leading the Canadian team.
- Men’s 1000m Qualifications: 5:10 AM – Competitors to watch include William Dandjinou, Steven Dubois, and Félix Roussel.
- Women’s 500m Qualifications: 4:30 AM – Canadian skaters Kim Boutin and Courtney Sarault will participate, alongside Florence Brunelle.
Alpine Skiing
- Women’s Combined Alpine: Downhill at 4:30 AM and Slalom at 8:00 AM – Valérie Grenier hopes to recover from a previous disqualification, along with Laurence St-Germain.
Figure Skating
- Men’s Short Program: 12:30 PM – Canadian athlete Stephen Gogolev aims to impress after a strong performance in the team event, where Canada finished fifth.
This day’s events at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games promise dynamic performances and fierce competition, setting the stage for an exciting Olympic experience.
