MILAN (AP) — Athletes at the Milan Cortina Winter Games elected a South Korean bobsled pilot and an Estonian biathlete on Thursday to represent them at the International Olympic Committee. The eight-year terms for Yunjong Won and Johanna Talihärm will include voting with IOC members to pick a host for the 2036 Summer Games.

Two South Korean cross-country skiers, Han Dasom and Lee Eui-jin, have been disqualified from the Winter Olympics after reportedly using a banned item.

The heat is on for South Korea's women's curling team who need to defeat top-ranked Canada in their final round-robin match to ensure a semi-final spot at the Winter Olympics, but skip Gim Eun-ji is determined to keep smiling under pressure.

Today sees Norway attempt to make further Olympic history and the United States go for curling and speed skating glory. Follow CNN for live updates on the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.