How many new events are in the 2014 winter Olympics?

The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi introduced 12 new events to the competition. These included the team events in figure skating and ski jumping, as well as new disciplines in Snowboarding and freestyle skiing. The addition of these events aimed to enhance the excitement and appeal of the Games, particularly to younger audiences. Overall, the total number of medal events increased to 98 for the Sochi Olympics.