Overview
- IOC President Coventry said he is confident a clear decision by March 2026 will address participation of athletes born male who identify as female in women’s events.
- The IOC said it will decide in June 2026 the implementation model, the sports list and any additional sports for the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.
- Whether Nordic combined remains on the Olympic program is a central question given concerns about its international reach and popularity.
- The 2030 Winter Games are planned across two French Alpine regions, with events including figure skating slated for Nice.
- The IOC named Asunción, Bangkok and Santiago as preferred candidate cities for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games.