As the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics enter their second full day of competition on February 8, 2026, Chinese athletes prepare to challenge for podium positions across multiple disciplines. Eight gold medals will be awarded today, with Team China particularly focused on snowboarding, speed skating, and luge events.
Snowboarding Showdown: Three Chinese contenders – Gong Naiying, Bai Xinhui, and Dong Yuyue – aim to dominate the women's parallel giant slalom qualifications and finals. In the men's event, Bi Ye and Ban Xuefu carry the nation's hopes through knockout rounds requiring precision and nerve.
Endurance Test: Cross-country skier Li Minglin, fresh from his 2025 Asian Winter Games relay victory, faces the demanding 2×10km skiathlon. The 24-year-old must master the technical shift from classic to freestyle skiing under Olympic pressure.
Speed Skating Promise: Teen sensation Liu Hanbin, 2025 Asian Winter Games silver medalist, represents China in the men's 5,000m speed skating event. His performance could signal a new era for Chinese long-distance ice racing.
Luge Progress: After ranking 24th in initial runs, Bao Zhenyu seeks to improve his standing in the men's singles luge. The evening's critical third run will determine qualification for the final medal-deciding descent.
