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Winter Olympics 2026: opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro and beyond – as it happened

The Olympic Flame is lit as Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Lang Lang star in beautiful opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium

The Guardian - UK

The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games

The Independent UK

Who is Chloe Kim: Olympic snowboarder vying for third successive gold medal in Milan

American Chloe Kim will be aiming for a third gold medal at her third Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

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Eileen Gu: US freestyle skier representing China at the Winter Olympics 2026

Eileen Gu is a skiing superstar, but the US born gold medalist represents China in the Winter Olympics, why?

The Independent UK

Sports quiz of the week: Winter Olympics, Six Nations and Super Bowl

Have you been following the big stories in football, tennis, NFL, rugby, cricket, winter sports, snooker and boxing?

The Guardian - UK

How to watch the Winter Olympics opening ceremony

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What time is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony?

The Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday 6 February with the Opening Ceremony

The Independent UK

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From the Slopes to the Sauna: I Spent Four Days Living Like an Athlete Ahead of the Winter Olympics

DITL: athlete edition.

Marie Claire

2026 Winter Olympics TV Guide: Full Schedule and What to Watch Every Day of the Games

A comprehensive guide to every Olympic event that can be streamed and/or watched on television.

Sports Illustrated

TV tonight: the Nato soldiers training to defend Europe against Putin

This exclusive two-parter follows soldiers involved in military tests. Plus: Mariah Carey opens the Winter Olympics! Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

From tarmac and velodromes to ice and snow: Cyclists at the Winter Olympics

Kelsey Mitchell, Connie Carpenter-Phinney, Clara Hughes and more. Meet the cyclists who’ve crossed disciplines and Olympic Games

Cycling Weekly

Bringing back the joy: Milan-Cortina's Olympic quest

Hopes are high that Milan-Cortina will host one of the great Winter Olympics as the Games return to Europe for the first time in 20 years.

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When is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? Start time, how to watch and who is performing today

The San Siro will play host to a star-studded launch event

Evening Standard

Anti-ICE backlash and Vance’s presence fail to chill enthusiasm as USA get Winter Olympics underway

Despite local anti-ICE protests and the potential for disruption around US vice-president JD Vance’s appearance at Thursday night’s ice hockey opener, Team USA’s Games appear to have got off to a smooth start

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20 Steaming Photos Of 2026 Winter Olympics Athletes That Deserve Gold

Meet 20 elite stars and breakout champions making the 2026 Winter Olympics absolutely sizzle.

Tom’s Guide

There's a sneaky way to watch Winter Olympics 2026 *FREE* in the USA

How to watch free Winter Olympics coverage in the USA, and catch Lindsey Vonn, Jordan Stolz, Ilia Malinin, Alysa Liu and Mikaela Shiffrin at Milano Cortina.

The Independent UK

San Siro: Winter Olympics opening ceremony marks the end of an era for an iconic stadium

It was inaugurated on Sept. 19, 1926 when Inter beat Milan 6-2 in a friendly match

The Independent UK

The controversy behind Team GB’s banned skeleton helmet and the hunt for Winter Olympics glory

Matt Weston concedes the timing of the potential ban could have been better, but Team GB remain bullish over their chances on the ice

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The Conversation

Why athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics are finally being given more power to monetise their performances

The 2026 Winter Olympics have come at a turning point in sport in terms of how Olympians are allowed to monetise their performances. In December, the governing body the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that, for the first time, Olympians would have access to footage from their competitions to use…

Sports Illustrated

Meet the Winter Olympics’ Newest Adventure-Packed Sport: Ski Mountaineering

The 2026 Games will feature just one new sport in the program: skimo. It follows in the IOC’s tradition of experimentation that has brought us several mainstays, as well as a few oddballs.

The Conversation

As the climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?

The 25th Winter Olympic Games are upon us, with Italy set to host the Games for the fourth time. The schedule at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is set to look similar to previous iterations of the event: a mix of snow and ice sports held on what is…

The Independent UK

Cortina is abuzz for the Winter Olympics. Co-host Milan not so much

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are highlighting the contrast between the two host cities

The Independent UK

Skeleton world champion Matt Weston plays down possible ban on new GB helmets

Weston has tasted victory in five of seven World Cup events this season.

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics ‘penis-gate’ sparks anti-doping concerns

Extraordinary questions have arisen over the prospect of athletes injecting acid into the penis, which would theoretically increase the suit sizes of ski-jumpers and improve aerodynamics

Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn Workout Video Proves She’s Ready to Complete Her Olympic Comeback

Lindsey Vonn posted a workout video days after tearing her ACL. She will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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