Catch OLY@8 before it’s too late

19 | 2 | 2026

If you want to be inspired, informed and entertained don’t miss OLY@8 every day during the Games at 0800 and 2000 cet . But hurry, there are only 5 shows left.

A special Olympian guest joins the WOA’s own Sandrine Billiet OLY to discuss the day’s events, the tactics and strategies of their sport and their Olympian journey from hopeful to Olympian and then to life after competitive sport.

There have been lots of insights and interesting stories. A few examples.

This Morning legendary GB figure skater Robin Cousins OLY,  Gold medallist at Lake Placid in 1980, talked about the Games-time experience. About how for some it was to learn to be more competitive the next time. For some, to do their personal best. And for some to get on the podium. But whatever their aims, he said, you must never forget why you put on your skates the first time and enjoy the experience.

Charlotte Kalla OLY Sweden Cross Country Skiing said that over the years her focus shifted in her career from competing with others more and more to competing with herself. With building her mental strength.

Chris Stokes OLY Jamaica explained how he and his Jamaican bobsleigh teammates had to keep going when everyone was saying they shouldn’t be there, they didn’t belong, they would embarrass themselves and the sport. But the opposite happened,  they grew the sport to new countries and new fans thanks to their perseverance, their hard work and the film Cool Runnings.

Akwasi Frimpong OLY Ghana was the first black male athlete in the world to compete at the Winter Olympics in Skeleton. He said his grandmother told him that: “What you need for success is already within you.” And he is using his Olympian status to show children that they have success within them. Hs foundation, Hope of a Billion, empowers children to make their dreams a reality through workshops and connections. You can find out more about Hope of a Billion HERE.

Sandrine Ray OLY of Switzerland told our Sandrine about the long struggle to have women’s ice hockey accepted by what was a very male dominated sport. She started playing on boy’s teams and had to prove that she was not only as good as the boys, but better. And finally, women’s ice hockey teams were formed in her area and eventually women’s ice hockey made it to the Olympic programme.

With more great guests to come, join Sandrine Billiet OLY at 0800 and 2000 cet through Saturday on OLY@8. Click HERE.