欧洲强队“家门口”备战冬奥

Group 1 - The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is set to open in 10 days, with European countries finalizing their participation lists and athletes intensifying their training [1] - The Italian Olympic Committee announced the participation of 87 athletes in five ice sports, aiming for at least 19 medals and a top 8 finish in the medal standings, a significant improvement from their previous performances in the last two Winter Olympics [1] - Italy plans to award the same prize money for medalists as in the upcoming Paris Olympics, with €180,000 for gold, €90,000 for silver, and €60,000 for bronze [1] Group 2 - Notable Italian athletes include Sofia Goggia, a two-time Olympic medalist in alpine skiing, and Federica Brignone, the reigning World Cup champion, although her participation is uncertain due to a recent injury [2] - Arianna Fontana, a short track speed skating star, aims to add to her record of 11 Olympic medals, potentially becoming the most decorated female athlete in Olympic history [4][5] - Italy's curling team, which won gold in the mixed doubles at the Beijing Olympics, is expected to defend their title, showcasing the country's growing strength in this non-traditional sport [5] Group 3 - Germany aims for a top three finish in the medal standings, with at least 183 athletes participating, focusing on sledding and bobsled events for medal opportunities [6] - Norway is predicted to be the top contender for medals, leveraging its historical strengths in cross-country skiing and biathlon, with Johannes Høsflot Klæbo being a standout athlete [9] - Other strong competitors include Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Switzerland, each with notable athletes and past performances in various winter sports [9][10]