Sweden vs. Italy is on the schedule Wednesday, when both Sweden's men's curling team and Tre Kronor begin their hunt for Olympic gold. In addition, biathlon star Elvira Öberg makes her first start at the Olympics in Italy after the break.
Ice hockeyAfter two straight Olympic tournaments without NHL players, they're back. The last time that happened, twelve years ago, Canada beat Sweden in the Olympic final - Finland is the reigning champion.
Ice hockeyAfter decades of a shaky economy and weak governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could become the next EU leader in Brussels.
WorldFigure skaters Nikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan make history, and Tove Kohala throws herself onto the luge track. In addition, the Wranå siblings can secure a blue-and-yellow curling medal. These are three Swedish highlights from Monday's Olympic competitions in Italy.
SportsSweden has been eliminated from the Davis Cup qualifiers. They also lost the third match, away to the Czech Republic in Jihlava, which means the Czechs will advance to the second qualifying round.
SportsSki stars Frida Karlsson and Ebba Andersson gave Sweden a successful start to the Olympics with gold and silver in the skiathlon - today the men's cross-country skiers are competing in the same event. In Cortina, alpine legend Lindsey Vonn will try to win a medal in the downhill despite a torn cruciate ligament.
SportsAfter a strong start, Sweden is in a slump in mixed doubles curling. The third straight loss, a crushing 9–0 defeat, came against Norway after a series of serious Swedish mistakes.
SportsOn Friday evening, the 2026 Olympics will officially open at San Siro in Milan. Ceremonies will also take place in Cortina, Livigno and Val di Fiemme.
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