The Latest Breaking News from the Winter Olympics

Great Britain’s skeleton team have been banned from wearing its new aerodynamic helmets at the Winter Olympics after they were deemed illegal

The Winter Olympics will run until the closing ceremony on February 22

Jacket includes special warming pads – and safety features to ensure they don’t get too hot

Team GB’s chef de mission for Milano-Cortina, Eve Muirhead, says the 2026 squad is potentially the best Britain have ever sent to a Winter Games

Lindsey Vonn is back at the Winter Olympics despite a recent serious injury

Kenworthy, who is preparing to compete at the Winter Olympics, apparently urinated the words into the snow.

The rapper is an honorary United States coach and NBC special correspondent at the Winter Olympics

US Vice President JD Vance, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, engaged in a lighthearted exchange with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, on a diplomatic visit, jested about his Italian language skills during their meeting. The encounter occurred amidst evolving US-Europe relations, with Vance also attending the figure skating competition.

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 associated with winter sports, Africa has been a constant and growing presence at the Games since 1960.