Following a technical fault that delayed artificial snow production at the Livigno venue for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, organizers have confirmed the issue is resolved and snowmaking is back on track. A broken pipe was repaired within five days, and the system is now producing 28,000 cubic meters of snow per day. Concerns raised by International Ski Federation (ISF) President Johan Eliasch regarding preparation delays have been addressed, with local authorities expressing confidence in meeting the required snow levels and delivering a successful event. The incident highlights logistical challenges and provides valuable lessons for future Winter Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee began a three-day inspection of proposed venues in the French Alps for the 2030 Winter Olympics. The review, led by the IOC Coordination Commission, includes site visits to La Clusaz, Le Grand-Bornand, La Plagne, Courchevel, and Val d'Isère. Venue plans are still being finalized, with decisions pending on Paralympic events and speed skating. The selection of the speed skating venue between Turin and Heerenveen is expected by December 15. The IOC's inspection also assesses environmental concerns and cost efficiency. Additional sports may be included with a final decision expected in March 2026.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry to maintain the IOC's stance against Russia and Belarus for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, similar to the restrictions imposed during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Zelenskyy highlighted that over 600 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have died due to Russian aggression and emphasized that Russia uses international sporting events as a propaganda tool. Coventry acknowledged the complexity of the issue, with a final decision expected after upcoming IOC executive board meetings. The decision is complicated by differing stances among international federations, and experts warn that this issue represents a significant test for Coventry's leadership.

The IOC is reviewing Nordic combined's place in the Winter Olympics due to its lack of female participation and limited competitive diversity. The International Ski Federation (FIS) has been asked to provide additional information to support the sport's inclusion in the 2030 Olympics, to be held in the French Alps. A final decision will be made after the Milano Cortina 2026 Games. FIS emphasizes the sport's historical significance and growing global participation, despite the IOC's concerns.

With 172 days until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the IOC has yet to decide on the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that a final decision will be made after the IOC Executive Board meetings in September and December 2025, and hinted it could be similar to the Paris 2024 Olympics where 15 Russians and 17 Belarusians competed as neutral athletes under strict conditions. Several IFs, including the International Ski Federation, continue to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes, while others like figure skating do not. The IOC's final ruling is expected by the end of 2025.