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NPR combines on-site reporting from Milan with perspectives from a couch watcher to cover the Winter Games.
The piece emphasizes both butt-on-the-couch and feet-on-the-ground viewpoints.
The report frames audience enjoyment as synchronized with live event coverage from Italy.
The NPR feature highlights the coverage approach as a blend of analysis and reporting.
The article notes the ongoing nature of the Winter Games and the coverage timeline.

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Holmes watched every Winter Games sport to form a personal, observational tour of Milan-Cortina 2026.
Curling receives high praise for its meditative pace and strategic dialogue among players.
Biathlon’s demanding mix of endurance and precision is highlighted as particularly challenging.
Figure skating coverage is praised for close-up moments, but some criticism of post-performance interviews remains.
Skeleton is described as terrifying, with a helmet not enough protection for some fans.
Ski mountaineering debuts with a rapid gear-change sequence that defines the event’s novelty.
Speedskating is admired for speed and endurance, though it challenges some viewers’ engagement.
The essay notes a contrast between intense moments and quiet, meditative sport sequences.
The writer frames Olympic coverage as both entertaining and analytically rich, blending humor with critique.
The piece closes by linking the Games to broader broadcasting decisions and viewer experience.

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