Team Korea Prepares for Diverse Competition at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
– As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach, Team Korea is gearing up to compete in of the sports featured in the Games. From established strengths in ice sports to growing participation in snow and sliding events, Korea aims to showcase its versatility on the world stage.
While short track speed skating and speed skating remain cornerstones of Korea’s Winter Olympic program, the nation’s involvement has expanded in recent years. Figure skating, curling and snowboarding have become integral parts of the Korean Olympic effort, yielding results that are reshaping expectations. Korea has also secured qualification spots in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and biathlon, despite the greater challenges in achieving medal success in these disciplines.
The sliding sports – bobsleigh, skeleton, and luge – present unique hurdles, demanding extensive international experience and familiarity with specialized tracks. Korea’s continued participation in these events, particularly following the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, demonstrates a commitment to sustained involvement rather than solely pursuing immediate results.
However, It’s on the ice where Korea traditionally excels. Short track speed skating, where Korean athletes have historically dominated, is expected to be a primary source of medals. The country also remains a strong contender in speed skating and possesses medal potential in figure skating.
The Korea JoongAng Daily reports that the team is preparing for competition across a broad spectrum of winter sports. The article highlights the country’s long-standing prowess in ice disciplines while acknowledging the growing presence in snow and sliding sports.
Recent news indicates that Kim Hyun-gyeom has made Olympic history as the first male from South Korea to achieve a notable feat in figure skating, though the specific accomplishment was not detailed in available sources. This achievement underscores the rising prominence of figure skating within the Korean Olympic program.
The Winter Olympics, scheduled to run from to , will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. According to the official Olympics website, the Games will feature the world’s top athletes competing for gold.
JUNG Donghyun, an Olympic athlete representing Korea, has a history of strong performances in international competitions. He achieved a -place ranking in the Mixed Team Parallel event at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and finished in the Men’s Slalom at the Beijing Winter Olympics with a time of .
The Korean team’s participation in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics signifies a continued investment in winter sports and a determination to compete at the highest level across a diverse range of disciplines. The nation’s athletes are poised to build upon past successes and strive for new achievements on the global stage.
