After the official training sessions wrapped up, it was finally time for the women’s singles luge athletes to put everything on the line. The Cortina Sliding Centre was ready — fast, icy, and unforgiving — with its signature quick hills and lightning-fast curves waiting to punish any tiny mistake. The first official tournament was Run 1 on February 9 delivered exactly what we expected: drama, speed, and a whole lot of tension right from the first slider. Here are my personal