Key Events to Watch This Saturday at the Olympics

The Olympics in Milan-Cortina are set to showcase a series of exciting events this Saturday. From the women’s hockey team’s knockout game to thrilling speed skating performances, fans can anticipate a day packed with action.

Key Events to Watch This Saturday at the Olympics

Curling Competitions

• Women’s Curling: Canada, with a record of 1-1, faces Great Britain at 3:05 AM.
• Women’s Curling Match: At 1:05 PM, Rachel Homan’s team will compete against Switzerland.

Alpine Skiing Highlights

• Marco Odermatt: The Swiss skier, aiming for Olympic gold, competes at 4:00 AM. He holds an impressive record, with one silver and one bronze from previous events.
• Historical Context: Odermatt is the reigning champion in the men’s giant slalom, seeking to join Alberto Tomba as a two-time titleholder.

Women’s Freestyle Skiing

• Maia Schwinghammer: This 24-year-old Canadian pursues her Olympic debut in the women’s mogul skiing event at 4:57 AM.
• She will compete alongside fellow Canadians Laurianne Desmarais-Gilbert, Jessica Linton, and Ashley Koehler.

Cross-Country Skiing

• Women’s Relay: The Canadian team, consisting of Alison Mackie, Liliane Gagnon, Jasmine Drolet, and Sonjaa Schmidt, will participate in the 4×7.5 km relay at 6:00 AM.

Ice Hockey Matches

• Men’s Hockey: Juraj Slafkovsky leads Slovakia against Sweden at 6:10 AM, aiming for a third consecutive victory.
• Women’s Hockey: Canada’s women’s team seeks to advance in the knockout phase against Germany at 10:40 AM. The match follows a mixed preliminary round performance.

Biathlon Event

• Four Canadian women, Shilo Rousseau, Nadia Moser, Pascale Paradis, and Benita Peiffer, will race in the 7.5 km biathlon at 8:45 AM. A total of 91 athletes will compete.

Speed Skating Events

• Team Sprint: The team quarter-finals begin at 10:00 AM, featuring Canadians Ivanie Blondin, Isabelle Weidemann, Valérie Maltais, and Béatrice Lamarche.
• 500m Race: Laurent Dubreuil also competes at 11:00 AM, with hopes for a medal.

Skeleton and Ski Jumping

• Women’s Skeleton: Hallie Clarke and Jane Channell will take part at 12:00 PM. Clarke, the youngest world champion, currently ranks 20th.
• Men’s Ski Jumping: Mackenzie Boyd-Clowes is the sole Canadian in this event at 12:45 PM.

Short Track Speed Skating

• – 1000m Men’s Event: William Dandjinou competes at 2:15 PM, seeking another podium finish after an impressive performance in prior races.

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• The women’s 1000m event will also take place, featuring Courtney Sarault, Kim Boutin, and Florence Brunelle.

This Saturday promises thrilling Olympic moments as participants from various countries strive for gold. Follow the action live on El-Balad platforms for updates and results.