As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes are on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut this year, the first winter sport to do so since 2002. Skeleton, luge, ski jumping and moguls are also getting new events.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics kick off Friday, Feb. 6, with events held across 15 venues in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The Winter Olympics bring weeks of excitement worldwide. Hosted in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, this year, the 2026 Winter Olympics will feature about 3,000 athletes competing across 16 winter sports.

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The Winter Olympics are a spectacular event. There are lugers at high speed, skiers and snowboarders jumping and performing tricks, and figure skaters putting on amazing performances, just to name a few of the sports and athletes.