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Winter Olympics briefing: opening ceremony delivers a love letter to Italy

Drawing on opera, music, art, fashion, dance and more, the events at San Siro and beyond were spectacular

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina, with two cauldrons lit to start the games

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sough to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

Euronews

Travelling to the Olympics? How visitors can stay healthy during the Milan-Cortina games

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

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UAE makes historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026

The United Arab Emirates made history at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking its first-ever senior team debut. Alpine skiers Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson proudly carried the UAE flag, showcasing the nation's growing commitment to winter sports. This milestone underscores a strategic, long-term vision for developing a sustainable…

The Times of India

Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony Paraded the Wonder of Italy to the World

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway with a rousing display of Italian culture in a nation that is constantly struggling with letting go of fond memories from its past.

Sports Illustrated

NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast

The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday

The Guardian - US

“I Feel Bad For The Athletes”: JD Vance Gets Booed At The Winter Olympics Inauguration Ceremony

“I'm afraid that this is just a small reflection of how America is viewed on the world stage!” wrote one netizen.

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10 Worst-Dressed Celebs At 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony In Milan

Here are 10 worst-dressed celebrities that failed to impress at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

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Olympic crowd boos as JD Vance appears at 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony

Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey performed during the Opening Ceremony to mark the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

The Independent UK

Intimate and enormous: Milano Cortina opening ceremony tries something different

The showpiece to kick off the Games happened across multiple live venues but politics and protests were also present

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics opens in style with unprecedented double cauldron lighting

Attending United States vice-president JD Vance was booed.

The Independent UK

JD Vance booed as Team USA enters Winter Olympics opening ceremony

While the crowd cheered for the athletes, jeers and whistles erupted as Vance and his wife appeared

The Independent UK

JD Vance Booed During Team USA Introduction at 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The United States Vice President and his wife, Usha, attended the opening ceremony in Milan on Friday evening.

Sports Illustrated

Aussies on show as Olympics splits athletes parade

While Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham led an Australian team marching in Livigno, the main Winter Olympics opening ceremony was 250km away in Milan.

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Even in Her Victory Lap, Jessie Diggins Is Always Thinking About Others

The three-time Olympic medalist rarely looks at her opponents as competition, which is preparing her for life after her final Games at Milan Cortina.

Evening Standard

Winter Olympics 2026 opens with spectacular ceremony in Milan's San Siro stadium

For the first time in Olympic history, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously — one in Milan and another in Cortina d’Ampezzo

Marie Claire

Amal Clooney Lands in Milan for the Olympics (and Endorses the Leopard-Print Trend) in Versace

She landed in Milan for the Olympics in a full Versace 'fit.

The Conversation

Winter Olympians often compete in freezing temperatures – physiology and advances in materials science help keep them warm

The Winter Olympics and Paralympics are upon us once again. This year the games come to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, where weather forecasts are predicting temperatures in the upper 30s to mid-40s Fahrenheit (1 to 10 degrees Celsius).

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All the Biggest Moments From the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway.

The Independent UK

Vance attends Olympic skating, then meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni

Vice President JD Vance met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan on Friday, part of his trip to the Olympics

Sports Illustrated

Who’ll Win in Italy? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

From Alpine skiing to speedskating and everything in between, we’re picking the podium for all 116 medal events at the Winter Games.

The Conversation

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy in February 2026 for the 25th Winter Olympics. While sports fans are focused on the athletic feats of the Olympians, science enthusiasts can also have fun watching them.

Sports Illustrated

Donald Trump’s ICE Mess Has Spilled Over, Staining Team USA’s Winter Olympics

Political turmoil at home has reached the Milan Cortina Games, where the U.S. is scrambling to cover its tracks amid protests and outrage over its government’s policies.

The Independent UK

Minions will get their Olympic moment as Spanish figure skater gets final approval for his music

Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate has secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games

The Independent UK

Merino wool or Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is a competitor in any Olympics but especially in Milan

Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and, during the Winter Games, on the slopes

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