+ 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 only finished fourth. Germany's Daniela Maier is seen as the main contender. Also in contention are Switzerland's Fanny Smith and the home 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 picked up steam. In the final mass start over 15 km - where Ponsiluoma won silver in Beijing four years ago - there is hope for new medals for both Ponsiluoma and Sebastian Samuelsson.
+ Team Hasselborg plays in the semifinals
After the men's fiasco, the hope for new Swedish curling medals rests with the women's team Hasselborg. With seven wins and two losses, against Canada and South Korea, in the group stage, they can be considered one of the favorites. In Beijing four years ago they won bronze - in Italy they are aiming higher.
+ 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 the 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/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's 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's, semi-finals, Cortina (TV4)
+ Swedish participants: Sweden's opponent will be determined later
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/semi/final; men, 5,000 m relay, final, Milan (SVT)
21.10: Ice hockey, men, semifinal, USA–Slovakia, Milan (SVT)
