Winter Olympics: Nordic Combined dropped from 2030 Games
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Key Points:
- Nordic Combined has been removed from the 2030 Winter Olympics program due to limited competitors and low public interest, marking the first time since 1924 the event will not be featured.
- IOC President Kirsty Coventry indicated the possibility of Nordic Combined returning in the 2034 Games despite the current removal.
- Freeride skiing and snowboarding will debut at the 2030 Games, featuring unmarked courses where athletes are judged on line choice, control, fluidity, and trick execution.
- Synchronised figure skating, known as synchro9 with nine skaters per team, will also make its Olympic debut, with medals decided through knockout rounds and head-to-head battles.
- The 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps will have gender parity for the first time, with 1,525 female and 1,521 male athletes competing across 126 events, supported by increased athlete quotas in luge, skiing, bobsleigh, and ice hockey.
