Olympics 2026 | What Tuesday brings

Sports fans in South Tyrol can look forward to a packed schedule at the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina on Tuesday. From alpine skiing and biathlon to ice hockey, luge, and figure skating, there's something for everyone.

February 10, 2026

From: leo

After a medal-less Monday, South Tyrol's athletes will be aiming for medals again on Tuesday. The luge athletes have the best chances. Verena Hofer and Sandra Robatscher In the women's singles, the 24-year-old from Feldthurns is in fourth place after the first two runs – just five hundredths of a second away from a medal. Sandra Robatscher is also still in contention, close behind. The final two runs on the Eugenio Monti track will take place at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.

The day begins with the women's ski team combination, in which three South Tyrolean women are participating. Nicol Delago forms a team with the only 17-year-old Anna Trocker, who are making their Olympic debut, a duo. Nadia Delago However, 16-year-old Giada D'Antonio is expected to be a surprise. The downhill race on the Olimpia delle Tofane is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The slalom follows at 2:00 p.m.

Excitement as far as the eye can see

All eyes are also on the biathlon center in Antholz, where the first medals in an individual discipline will be awarded. The world's elite will compete from 1:30 pm. Lukas hofer and Tommaso Giacomel for the title in the individual 20-kilometer race. A little later, Italy's Women's national ice hockey team The Azzurri can play with freedom in their final group match, having already secured their place in the quarterfinals after their victory against Japan. Against Germany (4:40 PM), the only remaining question is securing the best possible starting position.

Lukas Hofer is fighting for another medal. © APA/afp / FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT

In the evening, South Tyrol's ski jumper Alex Insam his second competition. He aims to cause an upset in the mixed team event on the normal hill, starting at 6:45 p.m. However, he has only an outside chance. Daniel Grassl In the men's individual competition, the Merano native, who won the bronze medal with Italy in the team event, will complete his short program at 9:30 p.m. Another highlight of the day will be the women's and men's cross-country sprint, in which no local athletes will participate.