Jets forward Nino Niederreiter leads Switzerland, a significant honor amplifying his Olympic presence beyond the ice.
Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.
A bid by Switzerland to host the 2038 Winter Olympics could be finalised by 2027 if the local political consultation process is successfully completed by the end of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Most countries that have competed at the Winter Olympics have taken home medals in multiple sports over the years. There are also some that have emerged