Skating at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
Skating is one of the most spectacular and followed sports at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. With competitions in figure skating and speed skating, Milan will be the epicenter of elegance and speed on ice.
Skating Disciplines at Milano-Cortina 2026
⛸️ Figure Skating
Figure skating combines technique, art, and athleticism:
- Men\'s Singles: Short Program and Free
- Women\'s Singles: Short Program and Free
- Pairs: Perfect synchronization
- Ice Dance: Elegance and rhythm
- Teams: Competition by countries
⛸️ Speed Skating
Speed skating is pure power and endurance:
- Short distances: 500m, 1,000m
- Middle distances: 1,500m, 3,000m
- Long distances: 5,000m, 10,000m
- Team pursuit: Collective strategy
- Mass start: Maximum excitement
⛸️ Short Track Speed Skating
Short track, the most spectacular discipline:
- 111-meter track
- Overtakes and falls
- 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m
- 3,000m and 5,000m Relays
Skating Venue: Milan
Skating competitions are held in Milan:
- Modern pavilions: State-of-the-art facilities
- Capacity: Thousands of spectators
- Location: Downtown Milan
- Accessibility: Excellent public transportation
Figure Skating Stars
Skaters to Watch at Milano-Cortina 2026:
- Yuzuru Hanyu (Japan) - Male Legend
- Nathan Chen (USA) - Olympic Champion
- Kamila Valieva (Russia) - Female Prodigy
- Gabriella Papadakis / Guillaume Cizeron (France) - Dance
Speed Skating Stars
Sprinters to Watch:
- Netherlands: World Powerhouse
- Norway: Nordic Tradition
- South Korea: Short Track Dominance
- China: Emerging Force
Milano-Cortina 2026 Skating Schedule
Figure Skating
- Teams: First Week
- Men\'s Singles: Short Program and Free
- Women\'s Singles: Short Program and Free
- Pairs: Short Program and Free
- Ice Dance: Rhythm and Free
- Exhibition Gala: Spectacular Closing
Speed Skating
- Daily Competitions During the Games
- Evening Finals
- Multiple medals at stake
Figure Skating Elements
Jumps
- Axel: Only one with forward takeoff
- Lutz: More difficult jump
- Flip: Toe takeoff
- Loop: Edge takeoff
- Salchow: Classic jump
- Toe loop: Basic jump
Spins
- Upright spin
- Sit spin
- Camel spin
- Combined spins
Step Sequences
- Skating demonstration
- Musical interpretation
- Technical complexity
Scoring System
Figure skating is evaluated in:
- Technical Score (TES): Element difficulty
- Program Components Score (PCS): Artistic interpretation
- Deductions: Falls and errors
- Total: Sum of short and free programs
Skating Equipment
Figure Skating
- Skates with Serrated Blade
- Rigid Leather Boots
- Competition Costumes
- Custom Music
Speed Skating
- Long Blade Skates
- Aerodynamic Suit
- Helmet (short track)
- Protective Goggles
Dominant Countries in Skating
Figure Skating
- 🇯🇵 Japan: Tradition and Technique
- 🇷🇺 Russia: Legendary School
- 🇺🇸 United States: World Power
- 🇫🇷 France: Ice Dance
Speed Skating
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands: Absolute dominance
- 🇳🇴 Norway: Nordic tradition
- 🇰🇷 South Korea: Short track
- 🇨🇦 Canada: Competitive
Iconic Moments in Olympic Skating
- Yuzuru Hanyu - First Olympic quadruple loop
- Torvill and Dean - Perfect Bolero (1984)
- Michelle Kwan - Legendary elegance
- Apolo Ohno - King of short track
How to Watch Skating at Milano-Cortina 2026
- Television: RTVE, Eurosport
- Streaming: Official platforms
- In person: Tickets at tickets.milanocortina2026.org
- Social media: Highlights and replays
Useful Information
- Sport: Figure skating and speed skating
- Venue: Milan, Italy
- Disciplines: Individual, pairs, dance, teams, speed
- Dates: Throughout Milano-Cortina 2026
- Medals: Multiple events
Skating at Milano-Cortina 2026 promises to be spectacular, with the world's top stars competing in Milan for Olympic glory. From the elegance of figure skating to the pure speed of speed skating, the ice will be the stage for unforgettable moments.
