+ Does Sandra Näslund like the pressure?
The ski cross star is a big favorite to defend her gold from Beijing 2022. After two injury-filled years, the Swede is back in earnest and has dominated the World Cup - which she leads. In the last competition before the Olympics, however, she finished only fourth. Daniela Maier of Germany is seen as the main contender. Also lurking behind her are Switzerland's Fanny Smith and local hope Jole Galli.
+ New golden chance for biathletes
Martin Ponsiluoma won gold in the men's pursuit. In the relay, Sweden won bronze. After a weak start, the biathletes have really picked up steam. In the final mass start over 15 km - where Ponsiluoma took silver in Beijing four years ago - there is hope for new medals for both Ponsiluoma and Sebastian Samuelsson.
+ Team Hasselborg plays semi
After the men's fiasco, the hope for new Swedish curling medals rests with the women in Team Hasselborg. With seven wins and two losses, against Canada and South Korea, in the group stage, Sweden can be considered one of the favorites. In Beijing four years ago, they won bronze - in Italy they are aiming higher. Then they will need to beat world number one Canada in the semi-finals.
+ Semi-finals without Tre Kronor
The men's ice hockey tournament has reached the semifinals - without Tre Kronor. Reigning champion Finland will face perennial favorite Canada for one final spot. The USA and rookie Slovakia (Olympic bronze medalist in Beijing) will fight for the other spot.
TV: SVT/SVT Play and TV4/TV12/TV4 Play - everything is also streamed on HBO Max. Radio: P4 Radiosporten/P3/the Sveriges Radio app.
Competition program for Friday, February 20 (broadcasting television company in brackets):
10.00: Ski cross, women, qualifying, Livigno (TV4)
+ Swedish participants: Sandra Näslund, Linnea Mobärg
10.30: Freestyle, men, jump, qualifications, Livigno (TV4)
10.30: Freeskiing, men, halfpipe, qualifying, Livigno (TV4)
12.00: Ski cross, women, final, Livigno (TV4)
13.30: Freestyle, men, final, Livigno (TV4)
14.05: Curling, women, semi-final, Sweden–Canada, Cortina (TV4)
14.05: Curling, women, semi-final, USA–Switzerland, Cortina (TV4)
14.15: Biathlon, men, mass start, 15 km, Antholz (TV4)
+ Swedish participants: Sebastian Samuelsson, Martin Ponsiluoma, Jesper Nelin
16.30: Speed skating, women, 1,500 m, Milan (SVT)
16.40: Ice hockey, men, semi-finals, Canada–Finland, Milan (TV4)
18.00: Bobsleigh, women, two-woman heats 1 and 2, Cortina (TV4)
19.05: Curling, men, bronze match, Cortina (SVT)
19.30: Freeskiing, men, halfpipe, final, Livigno (TV4)
20.15: Short track, women, 1,500 m quarter/semifinal/final; men, 5,000 m relay final, Milan (SVT)
21.10: Ice hockey, men, semifinal, USA–Slovakia, Milan (SVT)
