Sports & games
Activities practiced for recreational purposes (fun, relaxation, health) and often taking the form of competitions sanctioned by official bodies.
WINTER SPORTS
Sports practiced on snow or ice.
curling
Sport with two opposing teams of four players who slide stones over an ice surface in the direction of a target.
ice hockey
Sport that is played on an ice rink with two opposing teams of six players; goals are scored by using a stick to put a puck in the opposing net.
![ice hockey player [1]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ice-hockey/ice-hockey-player_1.png "ice hockey player [1] image")
![ice hockey player [2]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ice-hockey/ice-hockey-player_2.png "ice hockey player [2] image")
![ice hockey player [3]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ice-hockey/ice-hockey-player_3.png "ice hockey player [3] image")
![goalkeeper [1]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ice-hockey/goalkeeper_1.png "goalkeeper [1] image")
![goalkeeper [2]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ice-hockey/goalkeeper_2.png "goalkeeper [2] image")
figure skating
Sport that consists of executing jumps, spins and figures while skating to music; it includes singles skating, pairs skating and ice dancing.
bobsled
Sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a two- or four-person bobsled; bobsleds reach speeds of over 85 mph.
luge
Speed sport that consists of racing down an icy track on a singles or doubles luge; luge racers lie on their backs with their feet forward and reach speeds of 90 mph.
track
Concrete structure that is covered with an artificial sheet of ice; bobsled, luge and skeleton races are held on it.
![ski resort [1]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ski-resort_1.png "ski resort [1] image")
ski resort [1]
Resort area with the facilities required for skiing and snowboarding; it also lodges skiers and snowboarders.![ski resort [2]](/images/sports-games/winter-sports/ski-resort_2.png "ski resort [2] image")
ski resort [2]
Resort area with the facilities required for skiing and snowboarding; it also lodges skiers and snowboarders.
snowboarding
Sport that consists of sliding over a snow-covered surface on a board fitted with foot bindings; the snowboard is steered by bending the knees.
alpine skiing
Sport that consists of racing on alpine skis down a snow-covered slope with a medium or steep drop.
freestyle skiing
Sport that consists of performing various figures and tricks on skis; it includes three events: moguls, aerial skiing and acroski (ballet).
ski jumping
Sport that consists of covering the greatest possible distance in the air after jumping off a ski jump; the jumper’s style is marked by judges.
speed skiing
Sport that consists of skiing down an extremely steep straight slope to reach the highest possible speed.
cross-country skiing
Sport that consists of skiing over snow-covered surfaces on gently sloping terrain using a variety of techniques (skating step, diagonal step).
biathlon
Sport that combines cross-country ski racing with a precision shooting competition; the biathlon includes individual and team events (relays).
