Finland Illness Delays Canada’s Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Match
The Canadian women’s hockey team will have to wait to defend their Olympic title. Their match against Finland, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed due to a norovirus outbreak in the Finnish team. This announcement came from the International Olympic Committee, the organizing committee, and both teams. The match is now set to take place on February 12.
This delay means the Canadians will kick off their tournament against Switzerland on Saturday. Following this, they will play against the Czech Republic on Monday and the United States on Tuesday in Group A.
Team Overview
The Canadian squad features experienced players, including Marie-Philip Poulin, a five-time Olympian. The team previously secured gold by defeating the United States in the Beijing Olympics four years ago.
Men’s Snowboard Qualification Concerns
In other news, men’s big air snowboard qualifications were scheduled for Thursday evening in Livigno. However, concerns arose regarding Mark McMorris from Regina. He suffered a fall during a training session but was able to walk away without serious injuries. As of now, he awaits clearance from Canada Snowboard’s medical team.
Upcoming Curling Matches
- Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman will continue their mixed curling round-robin matches.
- They face Norway in the morning and compete against Italy later in the day in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will officially begin with an opening ceremony held across multiple venues on Friday.
