Nordic combined - the only event in which women cannot compete
Summary
Nordic combined, a sport that combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping, is the only event in the Winter Olympics where women cannot compete. Despite proposals for inclusion, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has not allowed a women's event, citing low participation and viewership. Athletes like Annika Malacinski continue to advocate for women's inclusion in the sport.Key Facts
- Nordic combined combines cross-country skiing and ski jumping.
- Women are currently not allowed to compete in this event at the Winter Olympics.
- Annika Malacinski, a Nordic combined skier, has been campaigning for women's inclusion in the Olympics.
- Formal proposals to include women in the event were denied for the 2022 and 2026 Games.
- The IOC says overall participation and viewership for Nordic combined are low.
- The IOC aims for gender balance, with women making up 47% of athletes at Milan-Cortina.
- The decision on including women may depend on increased global participation.
- Over 40 women compete at a high level in Nordic combined but cannot compete in the Olympics yet.
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