Alpine skiing

Markus Waldner, the ski racing director, has announced his resignation, saying he no longer has 'the necessary energy' for the role. The German-language coverage of his departure has drawn attention in Germany. Waldner, a prominent figure in alpine ski racing administration, did not cite a specific conflict; the wording suggests personal exhaustion rather than external pressure.

US alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin says she will shift focus away from slalom, her signature discipline, in what she calls an 'exploration' season ahead. She stresses she is not done with slalom, but wants permission to be curious and try different events. The announcement is drawing wide attention across Europe, with searches trending in Sweden, Italy and Germany ahead of the upcoming World Cup season.

Austrian ski racer Marco Schwarz is stepping away from slalom, saying he wants out of the dense field of course gates that has defined the discipline. The announcement comes as the Alpine skiing season draws attention in Germany and Austria, where Schwarz has been a regular World Cup competitor. Reaction so far has focused on what the move means for his focus on giant slalom and other events going forward.

Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone will miss the start of the World Cup season, with NBC Sports and Yahoo Sports both carrying the news. The Olympic medalist, one of Italy's most successful skiers, will sit out the early races. Details of her recovery timeline and expected return date have not been confirmed.

Lindsey Vonn has been named to the U.S. ski team even though her competitive future remains uncertain. The veteran alpine star, who came out of retirement to return to racing, is included on the roster ahead of the upcoming season, with attention focused on whether she will compete at the highest level.

Alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin says she will de-emphasize slalom next season, calling it an "exploration" season as she broadens her race program. The American, the most successful World Cup skier in history, is expected to concentrate more on speed events and other disciplines, prompting debate among fans about her goals ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

Alpine skiing greats Lindsey Vonn and Marcel Hirscher are set to receive season wildcards, allowing them to compete on the World Cup circuit without meeting standard qualification requirements. The news is circulating among Russian-language winter sports followers, prompting discussion about comebacks from two of the sport's most decorated athletes and what their returns could mean for upcoming races.

Mikaela Shiffrin, widely regarded as the greatest slalom skier of all time, will skip slalom events this World Cup season and focus on other alpine skiing disciplines instead. The decision by the American star, the most successful racer in World Cup history, comes as she reshapes her program ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The women's slalom alpine skiing event at the Winter Olympics is drawing attention as skiers compete on the challenging slalom course. Results and runs from the race are being followed by winter sports fans worldwide, with media outlets reporting on the competition and medal hopefuls in one of alpine skiing's showcase events.

American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin plans to reduce her slalom racing this season and concentrate instead on giant slalom and super-G events. The change marks a notable shift for the most decorated World Cup winner in skiing history, who has long dominated the slalom discipline, and signals a new emphasis on speed races ahead of the Olympic season.