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Nordic combined and parallel giant slalom face Olympic verdict
Key takeaways
- The parallel giant slalom events at Milan-Cortina took place in Livigno
- Nordic combined and snowboard parallel giant slalom face a battle to retain their Winter Olympic status when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meets later this month to decide the sports for the 2030 programme.
- The IOC will meet on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June in Lausanne, Switzerland to confirm the sports for the next Winter Olympics.
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The parallel giant slalom events at Milan-Cortina took place in Livigno
Nordic combined and snowboard parallel giant slalom face a battle to retain their Winter Olympic status when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meets later this month to decide the sports for the 2030 programme.
Both are in danger of missing out on the Games, which will be staged in the French Alps, amid concerns over competitor numbers and viewing figures as the IOC puts more emphasis on sports which appeal to younger competitors and audiences.
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