No Summer Disciplines at 2030 Winter Olympics

13th May 2026

The International Olympic Committee Executive Board has ruled out the possibility of including summer disciplines in the competitive programme of the next Winter Games.

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There had been suggestions around events such as cross-country, trail running, cyclo-cross and gravel.

The disciplines that are not contested on snow or ice but had emerged as possible candidates to refresh the Winter Olympic format, broaden its international appeal and improve the prospects of countries without a strong tradition in the classic winter disciplines.

“For 2030, we have taken the decision, no crossover sports, no summer sports”, said the IOC President, Kirsty Coventry.

“We will vote on the programme in June, but we have already decided that no summer sport and no all-season sport will be included.

“It will only be snow and ice”.

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