UAE makes historic Winter Olympic debut

The UAE marked a historic milestone in its sporting journey with its first participation in the Olympic Winter Games at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, held from Feb.6 to 22 and featuring around 2,900 athletes competing in 4 medal events across eight sports and I6 disciplines.

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Pira Hudson, representing the UAE national ski team, competed in the women's alpine skiing giant slalom, recording a time of :08.|in the first run, The discipline is among the most technically demanding on the Olympic programme, requiring exceptional edge control and rapid turning precision.

Theeventsawitaly’sFedericaBrignonetake gold, Sweden's Sara Hector secure silver, and Norway's Thea Louise Stjernesund claim bronze.

Hudsonisscheduledtocontinueher participation inthe slalom event next Wednesday at the Olimpia delle Tofane course in Cortina d' Ampezzo.

Meanwhile, Alexander Astridge competed in the men's alpine skiing event alongside % athletes, confirmingthe UAE's presenceinboththemen’sand women's categories at the Games.