In the women's skiathlon, gold was won by Swedish athlete Frida Karlsson, while her compatriot Ebba Andersson took silver. The bronze medal was claimed by Norwegian Heidi Weng. Frida emphasized that the victory is the result of the collective effort of the entire team and coaches over many years.
There was also discussion on social media about the gesture of the Japanese delegation during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics: they came out not only with their national flag but also with the flag of the host country, which the audience perceived as an act of respect towards the organizers of the games.
