As the most geographically spread-out Winter Olympics in history, the Games' competition venues were divided into four ...

IOC president Kirsty Coventry says the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closes this year's Winter Games.

The Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 concluded today with a stunning closing ceremony in Verona. Catch all the highlights and major updates below ...

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.

Six Olympic skiers joined by ⁠their parents, coaches and ​federation presidents came together on Sunday to advocate for more ...

In Benin, a new generation is breathing fresh life into FonGbè and other national languages. From classrooms to digital ...

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MILAN (AP) — An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics were under way in Milan, Italy, with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance looking on. Team USA is expected to come out into San Siro soon.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place on Feb. 6 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, the first time the Games will be jointly hosted.

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't ...

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from ...