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Korean Snowboarder Wins Gold, Gets $9K School Scholarship
SportsMar 3

Korean Snowboarder Wins Gold, Gets $9K School Scholarship

Two Olympic athletes who've barely met despite being classmates reunited at their Seoul high school to receive special scholarships honoring their achievements. Choi Ga-on, Korea's first-ever Olympic gold medalist in snow sports, and figure skater Shin Ji-a posed for their first photo together since competing in Italy.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded3 min read
Olympics Bans Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Snow Sports
SolutionsFeb 13

Olympics Bans Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' in Snow Sports

The 2026 Winter Olympics just enforced its first ban on toxic PFAS chemicals in ski wax, protecting athletes and the environment. Three competitors were disqualified after routine testing found the banned substances on their equipment.

Grist3 min read
South Korea Wins First Olympic Snow Sports Breakthrough
SportsFeb 11

South Korea Wins First Olympic Snow Sports Breakthrough

South Korea secured its first-ever multiple snow sport medals at a single Winter Olympics, with veteran Kim Sang-gyeom and teen Yoo Seung-eun both earning snowboarding medals in Milan-Cortina. The historic achievement follows years of infrastructure investment and corporate support sparked by hosting the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. ---

Google News - South Korea Breakthrough3 min read
New Zealand Eyes Record Medal Haul at 2026 Winter Games
SportsFeb 5

New Zealand Eyes Record Medal Haul at 2026 Winter Games

New Zealand is sending its strongest winter sports team ever to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with 17 athletes aiming to break the country's three-medal record from Beijing. After winning six medals at the recent X Games, confidence is soaring that this could be the breakthrough moment for Kiwi snow sports.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
Scientists Find Path to Save Winter Olympics From Climate
Planet WinsJan 21

Scientists Find Path to Save Winter Olympics From Climate

Researchers have discovered practical solutions to keep the Winter Olympics and Paralympics alive as global warming threatens snow sports. Simple scheduling changes and snow technology could protect the Games for decades.

Phys.org3 min read
Australia's Scotty James Nails Historic Halfpipe Win
SportsJan 18

Australia's Scotty James Nails Historic Halfpipe Win

Australian snowboarder Scotty James landed a never-before-seen trick combo to win his fifth Laax Open title, leading the first-ever all-Oceania podium sweep in winter sports history. The victory, alongside a wave of Australian and Kiwi success across multiple winter sports, signals an exciting shift in the global snow sports scene.

Google: world cup victory2 min read