Bailer

Slovakia having the best shooting after half of the race was not on my bingo card. I don't want to celebrate too early, knock on wood.

EMA!

Nope. The graphics were wrong.

RTVS really making impressive changes! Live interviews directly from the stadium, every major race on television throughout the season, new broadcast graphics, and all of this will peak with the Olympics. Biathlon is getting even more attention on national television.

Good luck! Time to listen to each song.

I see where you're going with that one :D

Sounds good.

Not bad!

@OlympicIRL What happens if they don't meet the deadline? Will their countries just get kicked out? :(

32 nations so far, is there a chance for anyone else to join?

SLOVAKIA Emma Drobná - Rande (feat. Ego) Here's the Slovak entry reveal! Slovakia will be represented by Emma Drobná this year. Known for her distinctive pop style, she steps onto the stage with confidence and catchy tunes. Rising to fame after winning the Slovak version of Pop Idol, she has become one of the country's most recognisable contemporary artists. Her entry combines modern production with heartfelt songwriting, showcasing both her vocal talent and her signature atmospheric sound. This year, Emma brings a fresh spark to the contest, hopefully catching the attention of all music fans. She'll be joined by Ego, one of Slovakia’s most influential hip-hop artists. His appearance in this entry adds energy and sharpness to the song, making their collaboration a standout moment. While Emma sings with a soft, warm voice, Ego brings a strong rap part that fits the music well. Together, they managed to create a simple, catchy tune that certainly gives the impression they enjoyed making it, and hopefully, the listeners will agree on this one.

Slovakia has revealed the jerseys. That's the third country so far. https://sportnet.sme.sk/spravy/hokej-slovensko-nove-dresy-olympijska-sezona-zoh-2026/ I'm biased, but these are absolutely amazing.

Seweryn Gancarczyk, an honorary Slovak citizen!

And it's not only that. Jeanne Richard allegedly deliberately tampered with Oceane Michelon's rifle before one of the races in Pokljuka. The French team is deep in drama.

Finland just introduced their jerseys for the Olympic tournament. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQuP7ZpDD-h/ Canada is expected to do the same later today.

Can there be two competitors from the same country?

Exciting!

What would it look like? What songs are eligible? Can you share some details?

Russian athletes are banned? Good.

Great news! Petra Vlhová announced her return earlier today, stating that she wants to compete at the Olympics, if possible.

Terrible news.

https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/biathlete-dahlmeier-injured-after-mountaineering-fall-in-pakistan-reports-say According to reports from the valley, a government spokesperson said she was taken away by locals from the landslide site. This is an unreliable source, though.

You're funny. An American mocking other countries while you still think that healthcare is a luxury add-on. You pretend Europe doesn’t exist unless you’re begging for tips on how to build walkable cities or not drown in medical debt. But hey, keep saying that no one asked from a country where everyone has an unsolicited opinion and a podcast.

What does my country have to do with that? Your leader is the most powerful person in the world, not ours, and we have every right to say what we think out loud.