With less than two months until the 2026 Winter Olympics, Milano Cortina organizers are facing significant challenges including funding delays from the Italian government and unseasonably warm weather hindering artificial snow production. FIS President Johan Eliasch warned these issues reflect broader structural pressures on winter sports, advocating for a rotation system for future Games to control costs and address climate change concerns. He also commented on athlete participation, political neutrality, and the importance of maintaining the Olympic brand's integrity.

The French Alps 2030 Organizing Committee presented a progress update to the IOC EB in Milan, detailing team building, vision development, and venue masterplan progress. The IOC EB has postponed decisions on snowboard parallel giant slalom and Nordic combined disciplines until 2026. Kirsty Coventry announced the Coordination Commission members, chaired by Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant. The first Coordination Commission meeting is scheduled for December 1–3. Salt Lake City-Utah 2034's Organizing Committee announced a philanthropic initiative, Podium34, securing over USD 200 million in commitments.

Ester Ledecka is pursuing an ambitious goal to compete in both alpine skiing and snowboarding at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite scheduling conflicts. Ledecka is seeking solutions to compete in both events, including a helicopter transfer between venues, offered by FIS President Johan Eliasch. Despite FIS and IOC resistance to rescheduling, Ledecka plans to discuss the matter with Eliasch and IOC President Kirsty Coventry, emphasizing the potential boost to TV ratings from her participation in both sports. Ledecka won gold medals in two different disciplines in PyeongChang 2018 and a gold medal in snowboarding at the Beijing 2022 Olympics.