Nordic combined has been part of every Winter Games program since 1924, but it’s facing existential questions stemming from participation numbers and gender equity.

Olympics Nordic combined schedule: TV channels, live streams, how to watch every event at 2026 Winter Games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Nordic combined, a mixture of cross-country skiing and ski jumping, is back at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Female athletes competing in Nordic combined plan to stage a protest Friday over the lack of a women's event at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

By Tommy Lund and Liz Hampton Jan 29 (Reuters) - Nordic combined has reached a critical juncture ahead of the Milano Cortina Games, with U.S. athlete Annika Malacinski among those leading a push to draw attention to the sport’s uncertain future as women remain excluded from the Olympic programme.

The excitement is building as the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 approaches, promising thrilling competitions in biathlon, Nordic combined, and ski jumping. This article will explore the venues, competition formats, key athletes, and historical context of these sports, setting the stage for an unforgettable winter spectacle.

Discover four fascinating Winter Olympic sports: ski mountaineering, Nordic combined, skeleton and biathlon. Learn what makes each unique.

Nordic combined, one of the oldest Winter Olympic sports, is facing an uncertain future. It may not survive beyond the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The sport is unique because it is the only Olympic event that does not allow women to compete.