The Czech men's ice hockey team faces France on Feb. 12, while top athletes in skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating also vie for medals next week.
The U.S. women's hockey team will make its 2026 Winter Olympics debut with a matchup against the Czech Republic on Thursday. It will be a good test for the Americans, one of the two heavy favorites to win the gold medal in Italy,
Czechia is heading into the Winter Olympics with its largest team in history. Radiožurnál Sport chief Miroslav Bureš says the country has strong medal hopes in several sports, while hockey legend Dominik Hašek believes the Czech men’s team could still surprise despite not being favourites.
With the Winter Olympics in Milan approaching, Czechia pins its hopes on three-time Olympic champion Ester Ledecká, already a national sports icon at 30.
Here's what to know about Thursday's slate of women's ice hockey games at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, including how to watch information.
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