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Nordic combined remains the only Winter Olympic sport without gender equity, sparking criticism and uncertainty over its future. The IOC urges reforms as the discipline faces potential exclusion from upcoming Games.

Nordic Combined will remain the only Olympic sport without a women’s event at the 2026 Winter Games, continuing its tradition as a male-only competition despite calls for gender inclusion.

Nordic combined, the only all-male event at the 2018 Winter Olympics, merges ski jumping and cross-country skiing. Athletes first compete in ski jumps, then race on skis, testing both skill and endurance.