INTERNATIONAL — February 18, 2026
Norway Leads Winter Olympics Medal Standings
Norway leads the Winter Olympics medal standings with 25 medals, followed by Germany and the United States. Ariana Television provides exclusive coverage in Afghanistan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — 2 min read

The Winter Olympics feature competitions across ice rinks and snow-covered venues, with several nations achieving strong performances.
Norway has dominated cross-country skiing and biathlon events. Germany has performed well in sliding sports, speed skating and biathlon. The United States has secured medals in freestyle skiing, snowboarding and figure skating. China has earned victories in short-track speed skating and freestyle disciplines.
Alpine skiing events have seen close finishes. Figure skating has included technically precise routines. Freestyle events have featured high-difficulty aerials, some resulting in falls.
Current medal standings show Norway in first place with 12 gold, seven silver and six bronze medals, totaling 25. Germany follows with nine gold, eight silver and five bronze, totaling 22. The United States has eight gold, nine silver and seven bronze, totaling 24. China has seven gold, six silver and five bronze. Canada has six gold, five silver and eight bronze, totaling 19.
Recent competitions included close finishes in skating, aerials in freestyle skiing and snowboarding, figure skating routines, alpine skiing runs affected by weather, and ice hockey matches.
Ariana Television Network holds exclusive broadcast rights for the Winter Olympics in Afghanistan, providing nationwide coverage. Viewers can follow updates on Ariana News and Ariana Television social media for schedules, highlights and results, with more events remaining.
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