Championship Saturday at Milano Cortina 2026 promises to be an exhilarating day for Canadian athletes as they compete for medals across various sports. Highlighted by exciting matches in curling, thrilling events in freestyle skiing, and the fast-paced action of bobsleigh, the day is set to captivate sports fans.
The day’s events kick off in the morning on the bobsleigh track with the 4-man bobsleigh Heat 1, where Canada will be aiming to showcase its strength in one of the fastest and most thrilling events of the Winter Games.
Freestyle skiing will also take center stage with the men’s ski cross seeding. Canada boasts a strong lineup featuring Kevin Drury, Reece Howden, Jared Schmidt, and Gavin Rowell, all of whom are eager to make their mark on this competitive field. In the mixed team aerials final, the Canadian team’s precision and execution will be crucial as they strive to secure a podium finish in one of freestyle skiing’s exciting new Olympic events.
On the cross-country trails, the intense 50km mass start classic awaits competitors Antoine Cyr and Thomas Stephen. This event represents the ultimate test of endurance for male athletes at the Winter Games, and the Canadian duo will undoubtedly rise to the challenge.
As the day progresses into the afternoon, the focus shifts to the medal competitions. In a highly anticipated showdown, Canada will face off against the United States in the women’s curling bronze medal game. This rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement with medals at stake. Later in the evening, the men’s team, who brought home bronze from Beijing 2022, will compete against Great Britain in a quest for gold in the curling final, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to Championship Saturday.
With medals on the line, Canada’s athletes are primed to give their all in pursuit of Olympic glory.