Yeah, the history of the olympic program is basically an ever losing battle against its expansion.
In 1930, the reduction of the program was already the main order of the IOC's congress. Nothing came from it.
It's a catch-22 for some sports. Won't be added because they aren't popular enough, but would be popular enough if they were on the Olympic program.
Of course, even some events are still not popular despite being in the Olympics (synchronized 10m platform diving, BMX freestyle, rowing eights) so clearly other forces are at play.
I believe that yesterday's result in Cerro Catedral confirms Faiz Basha has met the Olympic Criteria. FIS points not finalized yet for some reason, but his result should easily be better than what he needed.
Three of the four GBR girls pursuit world champs now individual jr world champs in their own right. Knew Cat Ferguson was a bit special already, but that's a pretty impressive generation there, especially if you throw the slightly older Zoe Backstedt on top...