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February 5, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026: all your questions about the Milano Cortina Games, answered
Stars, new events, iconic Alpine venues and a return to full Olympic atmosphere after the pandemic era. Here’s everything you need to know about Milano Cortina 2026
TL;DR
- The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will be the most spread-out in history, spanning northern Italy.
- The Games officially commence on February 6th, with some events starting beforehand.
- New events include ski mountaineering, dual moguls, and new doubles and team formats in other sports.
- Returning NHL players will enhance the ice hockey tournament.
- A decentralized Olympic village model with six locations will be used.
- Russian athletes will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes, with restrictions.
- The opening ceremony will feature Italian cultural performances.
- US ICE agents will have a security support role, sparking protests in Italy.
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