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At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Japan’s women’s speed skating team pursuit team delivered a thrilling performance to snatch bronze in the final at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium, adding to the nation’s historic medal hauls and marking a memorable night for both athletes and fans watching coverage and highlights on 닌자티비. It wasn’t just another podium finish — Japan also surpassed its previous record for total Winter Olympic medals, cementing its place among the leading nations this year.

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A Steady Pace to the Podium

Japan’s trio of Miho Takagi, Ayano Sato, and Hana Noake skated with remarkable cohesion and determination in the final showdown. The team completed the six‑lap pursuit in 2 minutes, 58.50 seconds, taking control early and maintaining their rhythm throughout to finish comfortably ahead of Team USA in the battle for bronze.

🏅 Historic Medal Milestone

This bronze finish was more than just another medal: it pushed Japan’s overall tally to 19 medals at Milano Cortina, surpassing its previous Winter Olympics best of 18 from the 2022 Beijing Games. It reflects consistent strength in winter sports — especially speed skating — and applauds the athletes who have combined skill with resilience on the Olympic stage.

🌍 Legacy and Future Promise

Japan’s medal run in the team pursuit continues a proud tradition, with the nation now having medaled in this event at three consecutive Winter Olympics. For athletes like Takagi, who has now amassed multiple Olympic medals, and emerging talents joining her ranks, the future is bright. As the Games unfold and other competitions continue to captivate global audiences, Japan’s spirited performance in speed skating stands out as a highlight of Milano Cortina 2026.

Slovakia is turning its focus to the bronze medal match against Finland with an element of self- reflection, strength, and pride following a difficult 6–2 loss to the United States in the men’s Olympic ice hockey semifinal at Milano Cortina in 2026. Even if their chances of making it to the gold medal game were dashed by the semi-final loss, the Slovak team is finding some small solace in their tournament progress and is still focused on finishing strong. As the underdogs get ready for a final attempt at Olympic hardware, supporters from all over the world, including those watching the drama on 👉닌자티비, are supporting them.

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Looking Back at a Tournament to Remember 📌✨

Slovakia’s Olympic journey has been one of the feel‑good stories of the Games. They stunned many early on by defeating defending champions Finland in the opener, topped their group with confidence and then cruised past Germany in a dominant quarter‑final. That run showed that, despite being a smaller hockey nation, Slovakia could compete with the sport’s elite — and their performance earned respect long before the semi‑final.

Learning From the Semifinal Setback 🧠🔥

Against the powerful U.S. side, Slovakia found themselves down early, but the final period offered a glimpse of the team they’ve been throughout the tournament: resilient and unafraid. They outscored the Americans 2‑1 in the third period, a sign that even in adverse situations they can regroup, respond and build momentum. Captain Tomas Tatar summed it up well, saying that representing his country at this level is a privilege and that getting this far — even with the loss — is something to be proud of.

Bronze Medal Game: Another Opportunity 🏅🔥

With the bronze medal game looming against Finland, Slovakia is eager to harness the positives from their journey and compete for a podium finish. The challenge won’t be easy, but for a team that has already surpassed expectations, it’s another chance to make history and bring Olympic glory back home.

Brilliant Zoe Atkins wins Bronze at the Cortina-Milano Winter Olympics.

Huge congratulations to the talented Manu Bhaker on winning the bronze medal at the Olympics!

Your dedication, perseverance, and passion have paid off, and we couldn't be prouder!

You've made India proud and inspired a generation of young athletes.