NHK announces live coverage of men's moguls featuring Japan's bronze medalist Ikuma Horishima.
Japan's public broadcaster NHK has announced comprehensive live coverage of the men's freestyle moguls competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, with particular focus on the Japanese team's medal prospects.
The broadcast will begin at 7:10 PM on NHK Educational TV, switching to the main NHK General channel at 7:30 PM. The coverage will highlight Japan's strong moguls contingent, led by Ikuma Horishima, who claimed bronze at the previous Olympic Games.
Japanese Medal Hopes in Moguls
Horishima enters the Milano Cortina Games as one of Japan's most experienced moguls competitors, bringing valuable Olympic experience from his previous bronze medal performance. The Japanese moguls program has developed significantly in recent years, building a reputation for technical precision and consistency on the international circuit.
NHK's promotional material emphasizes the goal of having all Japanese athletes advance through the qualifying rounds, reflecting the broadcaster's confidence in the team's preparation and competitive form heading into the Games.
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The live streaming option will complement the traditional television broadcast, allowing viewers multiple ways to follow the competition. This dual-platform approach reflects NHK's commitment to providing extensive coverage of Japanese athletes at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
The moguls competition represents one of Japan's stronger medal opportunities in freestyle skiing, with the technical demands of the discipline well-suited to Japanese athletes' training methodologies and competitive approach.
