On the same day, gold in the women's skiathlon was claimed by Swedish athlete Frida Karlsson. Her compatriot Ebba Andersson took second place, while the bronze medal went to Norwegian Heidi Weng. Karlsson emphasized that this victory was the result of many years of hard work by her team and coaches.
The Japanese team also drew the attention of spectators during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics: the delegation took to the stage not only with the national flag but also with the flag of the host country, which many interpreted as a gesture of respect towards the organizers of the Games.
