Milan, Italy, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Nakai targets Olympic skating upset as 'skimo' makes debut

NAMPA / AFP

2026-02-19

Japanese teenager Ami Nakai goes for a shock Olympic gold in women's figure skating on on Thursday as ski mountaineering made its debut in heavy snow at the Winter Games. Nakai, 17, set the pace in the short programme on Tuesday, upstaging teammate Kaori Sakamoto, a three-time Olympic medallist. The 25-year-old Sakamoto is saying goodbye to the sport and would dearly love to end her career by topping the podium at the Milano Ice Skating Arena. Sa......

Restricted content

Sports News

London, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Chelsea boss Rosenior says no place in football for racists

2026-02-19 19:34:31

Chennai, India, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Zadran, Nabi help Afghanistan to consolation win at T20 World Cup

2026-02-19 19:34:31

Toulon, France, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Toulon coach Mignoni takes time out after two losses

2026-02-19 19:01:05

Dubai, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Ansimova ends Andreeva Dubai defence in teary quarter-final

2026-02-19 18:01:02

Dubai, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Tennis: Dubai Open results

2026-02-19 18:01:02

Bormio, Italy, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Cardona Coll, Fatton claim first Olympic ski mountaineering golds

2026-02-19 17:31:34

Dublin, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Crowley gets nod for Irish as Prendergast drops out

2026-02-19 17:31:34

Sakhir, Bahrain, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Wolff cites Epstein during defence of Mercedes engine

2026-02-19 17:31:33

Rome, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Russia slams 'offensive' Italy in Paralympics flag row

2026-02-19 17:01:07

Bormio, Italy, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Cardona Coll, Fatton win Olympic-debuting ski mountaineering sprint golds

2026-02-19 16:31:02

Colombo, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

2026-02-19 16:31:02

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, pictured with delegates in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2026 - Vehicles donated to the Ministry of Agriculture by the European Union. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2026 - EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins. (Photo Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK - Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Ebson Uanguta. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

MURURANI, 14 February 2026 - The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking during the joint celebration of International Safer Internet Day and World Radio Day at Mururani on Saturday. (Photo Contributed)

NAMPA

ONAMBANGO,14 February 2026- The Inspector General of the Namibian police force (Nampol) Lieutenant Joseph Shikongo delivering message of condolences at the funeral of the late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda. (photo: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

ONAMBANGO,14 February 2026 - The casket containing the remains of the late Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda ready to be lowered on Saturday at the family's cemetery in Onambango village in Oshana region. (photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 10 February 2026 - Erongo-based journalists from different media entities and stakeholders photographed during the Erongo Media–Stakeholders Engagement Conference aimed at building practical understanding between media practitioners and newsmakers, improve professional relationships and strengthen the flow of accurate, timely and credible information to the public. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA