SportsFebruary 1, 2026

Winter Olympics 2026: Milano Cortina Kicks Off in Style

#Olympics#Winter Games#Milano Cortina#Hockey#Sports
Winter Olympics 2026: Milano Cortina Kicks Off in Style

The XXV Olympic Winter Games have officially begun! The opening ceremony in Milan was a spectacle of Italian fashion and alpine tradition. Fireworks illuminated the San Siro stadium as athletes from 90 nations marched in. This Games is noted for being the most 'distributed' Olympics ever, spreading events across 22,000 square kilometers of the Italian Alps.

Key Storylines


* Sustainability: 93% of venues are existing or temporary to reduce carbon footprint.
* NHL Returns: For the first time in years, NHL players are back on Olympic ice, promising a high-stakes hockey tournament.
* Skiing Duel: Mikaela Shiffrin aims to break the all-time Olympic gold record.

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