What are the snow sports?

When winter comes, as the weather is cold, most people prefer to stay at home and are reluctant to go out. Over time, they will not only become lazier, but also fail to get physical exercise. So why don’t we go out and have some fun? What are the snow sports? Our first reaction is skating or skiing. Next, let us learn about what snow sports are available.

1. Speed ​​skating

According to the rules of the International Skating Union, speed skating events are divided into four categories: short distance, middle distance, long distance and all-around, each of which is divided into 500 meters, 1000 meters and 1500 meters for men and women.

2. Short track speed skating

Short track speed skating is a Winter Olympic event. The competition venue is 30×60 meters in size, and the length of each lap of the track is 111.12 meters. It was listed as a Winter Olympic event in 1992.

3. Alpine skiing

Alpine skiing includes downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and all-around (downhill/slalom). This sport perfectly combines speed and skill. Athletes circle left and right during the skiing process, integrating fitness and elegance into one, being rough yet elegant. Therefore, it has always been popular with the audience.

4. Freestyle skiing

Due to the various restrictive regulations of the International Ski Federation on freestyle skiing, only snowboarding is available in the ski park. Freestyle skiing is divided into three events, including snow skills, aerial skills and snow ballet.

5. Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is a sport that uses ski equipment and applies basic techniques such as climbing, descending, turning, and sliding to slide on hills and snowy fields. Originated in Northern Europe, also known as Nordic skiing, it is one of the oldest sports in the history of world sports.

6. Nordic Combined

Originated in Northern Europe, it consists of cross-country skiing and ski jumping. It has been popular in Norway and Sweden for a long time and has become a traditional event in Northern Europe, so it is also called Nordic all-around.

7. Ski jumping

Ski jumping is referred to as "ski jumping". The athletes wear special skis and slide down the inclined ski slope of the ski jumping platform. With the help of speed and bouncing force, the body leaps into the air, and after the whole body flies in the air for about 4-5 seconds, it lands on the hillside.

8. Modern Biathlon

Modern biathlon is a combination of cross-country skiing and shooting, two events with different characteristics. It requires athletes to have the ability to switch from dynamic to static, as well as the ability to switch from static to dynamic. Biathlon is also one of the official events of the Winter Olympics.

9. Luge

Sledding originated in the Swiss mountains and gradually became popular in countries such as Europe, North America and Asia. Sleds were originally made of wood, but later evolved into metal. The first open bobsleigh race was held in Britain in 1884. It was listed as an event in the first Winter Olympics in 1924, divided into two types: bobsleigh and luge.

Through the above answer to the question of what snow sports are available, we can also know that there are many sports that can be performed on snowy days. So next winter, we should go out more often and exercise. This will not only allow us to get closer to nature, but it is also better than staying at home doing nothing. Our mood will also become more pleasant and happier.