Winter sports: German ski squad announced and athlete updates

The German Ski Association has announced its A-cadre for the 2026/27 alpine skiing season, consisting of 13 athletes: four women and nine men. The roster includes Emma Aicher and Lena Dürr in the top group.

In other winter sports news, former world champion Maria Therese Tviberg has announced the birth of her daughter following her recent marriage. The Norwegian skier, who retired two years ago, shared the news via social media.

Italian biathlete Lukas Hofer has expressed his intention to continue competing despite his age. The 36-year-old star stated he aims to perform well for at least the next two years and has not ruled out participating in the 2030 Winter Olympics.