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The International Olympic Committee announced that the 2030 Winter Games will feature 25‑player women's hockey teams, matching the men's roster size, as part of a broader effort to achieve near‑equal athlete representation.
With women's rosters set to grow to 25 players and the Games moving to Lyon after Nice's withdrawal, the upcoming Olympics aim for near‑parity between male and female athletes.
With roster sizes set to rise to 25 athletes, the 2030 Games mark a milestone in Olympic gender balance, while the tournament moves to Lyon after Nice’s mayor balked at the original plan.
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that women's hockey will field 25‑player teams at the 2030 Winter Games, matching the men's format for the first time and underscoring a new era of equality.