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Skiers

Afghan skiers hit slopes as winter sport gains ground

The picturesque Bamiyan province in central Afghanistan, a popular destination in spring, summer and autumn and host of an annual ski competition, is adding to its beautiful landscape with winter sports.

16 Feb 2026-22:57
Swedish Karlsson, Andersson 1-2 in 10km freestyle at Milan-Cortina

Swedish Frida Karlsson claimed her second gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the women's cross-country 10km freestyle skiing on Thursday, while her teammate Ebba Andersson placed second.

12 Feb 2026-20:51
2 skiers rescued from avalanche in west Austria

31 Dec 2025-20:55
Five skiers were found dead on a Swiss glacier, while another lost their life in a separate avalanche incident

26 May 2025-01:49