COVID-19 Haunts Winter Olympics Again

A pandemic that was thought to be behind us has unfortunately crept back into the Winter Olympics headlines after a team scare. Elsewhere, the LA Olympics chief is caught up in a new controversy. More on the updates below.

AROUND THE RINGS

TODAY’S POLL

As you read above, two staff members of the Australian team have tested positive for the virus. History tells us, Covid-19 had disrupted the 2022 Winter Games to a certain extent too. So tell us,

MEET THE OLYMPIAN

With the Winter Games just 4 days away, it’s time to highlight the stars we’ll have our eyes on across sports.

At the top of the list is Alpine Skiing, where two legends are set to compete. One is making a comeback to the sport at 41 (can you believe it?), and the other is simply surpassing expectations.

WORLD RECORD MOMENT

Everyone who saw Cooper Lutkenhaus at the World Championships in 2025, dubbed the teenager a future star. And he’s starting to prove why. At the 2026 Millrose Games, he shattered the 600m U20World Record in 1:14:15. But this is just the beginning. “I have a lot more to accomplish down the road,” he aspired after the win!

Before you go, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Winter Olympics…

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