Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding Officially Added to 2030 Winter Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that freeride skiing and snowboarding will officially debut at the 2030 Winter Olympic Games in the French Alps. This addition marks a significant evolution for the sport, transitioning from its backcountry roots to a sanctioned, high-performance Olympic event.
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The inclusion of freeride in the Games celebrates the decades of grassroots work by the freeride community, ensuring that a culture built on passion, individual expression, and technical innovation will be showcased on the world stage.
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