Ski mountaineering debuted at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games on Thursday with six-time Winter Olympian from India Shiva Keshavan, who serves on its governing body, working behind the scenes
India's six-time Winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan is now overseeing ski mountaineering's Olympic debut in Italy. Having grown up in the Himalayas, Keshavan's experience in sports development and his athlete profile led to his selection for the organizing committee.