Olympic Legacy From 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics Hosting Alpine Events

The 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, which hosted alpine events, left a lasting legacy in Japan and the world of winter sports, introducing new events and setting records for athlete participation. The games saw the introduction of women's ice hockey, curling, and snowboarding, and allowed National Hockey League players to participate in men's ice hockey for the first time. The legacy of the games can be seen in the continued growth of winter sports in Japan and the development of new sports infrastructure.