Nordic combined dropped from 2030 Winter Olympics, future uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Nordic combined will not be part of the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. This decision comes after a review citing low popularity and limited global participation, as stated by IOC Sports Director Pierre Ducrey. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized that the sport’s exclusion does not prevent its potential inclusion in Utah's 2034 Games. The organizing committee plans to reevaluate Nordic combined, considering community disappointment as the region has produced notable athletes in the discipline.
- •Nordic combined has been in every Winter Olympics since 1924.
- •IOC cites low participation and popularity for the sport's removal.
- •Future inclusion for the 2034 Games remains open after reassessment.
- •Community in Utah expresses disappointment over IOC's decision.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — A longtime Olympic sport is out for 2030, but could Utah bring it back?
"Every sports discipline set to be reviewed ahead of the state’s 2034 Winter Games.
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