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The Winter Olympic Federations opposed adding running and cycling to the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

They argue it dilutes the unique snow and ice sports identity.

USA Cycling supports cyclocross inclusion, aiming for debut in the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — There's new opposition to a proposal to add cross-country running and cyclocross to the Winter Games, including at Utah's next Olympics in 2034.

The international federations over traditional Olympic winter sports — biathlon, bobsled and skeleton, hockey, luge, skating, ski and snowboard, and curling — are now warning the possible additions could hurt the Winter Games.

In what's been dubbed a "Cold War" in sports, the Winter Olympic Federations issued a statement Wednesday again

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