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Winter sports federations reject cyclo-cross and cross-country at the 2030 winter olympics
The idea of expanding the Winter Olympics to include cyclo-cross or cross-country running has been firmly rejected by the international federations governing snow and ice sports. The 2030 Winter Games, to be held in the French Alps, will not see these disciplines added to their program.
The debate began when Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics, and David Lappartient, head of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), proposed opening the Winter Games to sports traditionally considered “between summer and winter.” Their goal: to modernize and diversify the Olympic program.
However, this idea quickly met strong opposition. The collective of winter sports federations issued a joint statement condemning what they called an “ill-conceived” proposal, warning that it would “dilute the brand, heritage, and identity of the Winter Games.”
Representatives from skiing, skating, biathlon, curling, luge, bobsleigh, and skeleton federations emphasized the importance of preserving the original spirit of the Winter Olympics, which they argue must remain centered on snow and ice-based disciplines.
Despite growing discussions about updating the Olympic format, winter sports leaders insist that innovation should not come at the expense of tradition. For now, the 2030 Winter Olympics will stay true to their roots.
