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Luge's Olympic Future Secured as Women's Division Becomes Finally Mainstream Competition Option

The sport of luge, one of the Winter Olympics' oldest events, is facing steady decline, but allowing women to compete could be its savior. A recent development involving siblings Annika and Niklas Malacinski has put a spotlight on the potential for women's participation in the sport.

Luge's Olympic Future Secured as Women's Division Becomes Finally Mainstream Competition Option
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The winter sport of skeleton racing, one of the Winter Olympics' oldest events, is experiencing a decline in popularity, but allowing women to compete may be its savior. The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to begin, and this change could help revitalize interest in the sport. Despite declining participation, the event will continue to feature male athletes.

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