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Activities practiced for recreational purposes (fun, relaxation, health) and often taking the form of competitions sanctioned by official bodies.
winter sports

WINTER SPORTS

Sports practiced on snow or ice.

curling

curling

Sport with two opposing teams of four players who slide stones over an ice surface in the direction of a target.

ice hockey

ice hockey

Sport that is played on an ice rink with two opposing teams of six players; goals are scored by using a stick to put a puck in the opposing net.

figure skating

figure skating

Sport that consists of executing jumps, spins and figures while skating to music; it includes singles skating, pairs skating and ice dancing.

speed skating

speed skating

Race on ice between individuals or teams held on a long or short track.

bobsled

bobsled

Sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a two- or four-person bobsled; bobsleds reach speeds of over 85 mph.

luge

luge

Speed sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a singles or doubles luge; luge racers lie on their backs with their feet forward and reach speeds of 90 mph.

track

track

Concrete structure that is covered with an artificial sheet of ice; bobsled, luge and skeleton races are held on it.

skeleton

skeleton

Sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a skeleton, which can reach speeds of 85 mph; sledders lie head forward on their stomachs.

ski resort [1]

ski resort [1]

Resort area with the facilities required for skiing and snowboarding; it also lodges skiers and snowboarders.

ski resort [2]

ski resort [2]

Resort area with the facilities required for skiing and snowboarding; it also lodges skiers and snowboarders.

snowboarding

snowboarding

Sport that consists of sliding over a snow-covered surface on a board fitted with foot bindings; the snowboard is steered by bending the knees.

alpine skiing

alpine skiing

Sport that consists of racing on alpine skis down a snow-covered slope with a medium or steep drop.

freestyle skiing

freestyle skiing

Sport that consists of performing various figures and tricks on skis; it includes three events: moguls, aerial skiing and acroski (ballet).

ski jumping

ski jumping

Sport that consists of covering the greatest possible distance in the air after jumping off a ski jump; the jumper’s style is marked by judges.

speed skiing

speed skiing

Sport that consists of skiing down an extremely steep straight slope to reach the highest possible speed.

cross-country skiing

cross-country skiing

Sport that consists of skiing over snow-covered surfaces on gently sloping terrain using a variety of techniques (skating step, diagonal step).

biathlon

biathlon

Sport that combines cross-country ski racing with a precision shooting competition; the biathlon includes individual and team events (relays).

snowshoes

snowshoes

Wide soles that come in a variety of shapes and are fitted to boots; snowshoes are used to walk on snow without sinking.