Winter Olympics 2026 Begins Amid Global Tensions
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics open in Italy, promising sporting spectacle while navigating political controversies, cyber threats, and athlete protests.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics open in Italy, promising sporting spectacle while navigating political controversies, cyber threats, and athlete protests.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry suggests Russia could compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, sparking criticism from Ukraine's sports minister over separating sport from politics.
The organising committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has unveiled the football venues, including SoFi Stadium and the Rose Bowl, set to host matches.
The head of the International Olympic Committee has described recent ice protests and the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal as distracting and sad for the sporting world.
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With one week until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, this preview covers the sports, geopolitical tensions, and sustainability efforts shaping the Games in Italy.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry confirms no formal communication with President Trump regarding LA 2028 Games, emphasising Olympic values over geopolitics.
As diplomatic tensions simmer over Greenland, Team USA and the Danish Lions are set for a high-stakes Olympic ice hockey showdown on February 14th in Milan. Read the full story.
US Vice-President JD Vance will lead the presidential delegation to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Discover the historic multi-venue format and who's joining him.
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RecommendedAn investigation dismisses US athlete Katie Uhlaender's claim that Canada deliberately deprived her of a Winter Olympics spot. The IBSF says Canada acted within the rules.
Jim Hartung, a key member of the USA's historic 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnastics team, has passed away at 65. A Nebraska legend and longtime coach.
Switzerland is in exclusive talks with the IOC to host the 2038 Winter Olympics, with Crans-Montana set for downhill events. Read the full bid details.
American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender claims a Canadian coach manipulated a qualifying event, costing her a place at her sixth Winter Olympics. Read the full story on the latest US-Canada sporting clash.
Figure skater Maxim Naumov secures his place on Team USA for Milan-Cortina 2026, a year after his Olympian parents died in a plane crash. Discover the full team and their gold medal hopes.
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RecommendedMadison Chock and Evan Bates secure a record-extending seventh US ice dance crown, solidifying their status as favourites for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Read their full story.
Amber Glenn clinches her third US national title with a stunning free skate. Alysa Liu takes silver as Isabeau Levito likely seals Olympic spot. Pairs champions face citizenship race.
Ilia Malinin dazzles at the US Championships, leading with a stunning quad-packed short program. An emotional tribute from Maxim Naumov and ice dance dominance from Chock and Bates.
US snowboard star Chloe Kim dislocates shoulder in training, casting doubt on her historic bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026.
Amber Glenn reclaimed the US women's short program record with 83.05 points, edging out world champion Alysa Liu. The national championships are the final Olympic team selection event.
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RecommendedIIHF president confirms Olympic ice hockey arenas may not be fully ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, with reduced seating and NHL concerns over ice quality and dimensions. Read the latest updates.
American cross-country star Jessie Diggins clinches her third Tour de Ski title, cementing her Olympic medal favourite status ahead of her planned retirement after next season.
American luger Summer Britcher triumphs in Sigulda, taking her second World Cup win this season and moving top of the standings ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
US speed skating star Jordan Stolz tripped early but finished third in the 1000m at the Olympic trials, securing his place for the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Discover the dramatic qualification story.
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RecommendedIce hockey's biggest stars, including Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the NHL ends its 12-year hiatus. Discover the teams aiming for gold.
USA Hockey has announced Clayton Keller, Tage Thompson, and Seth Jones as the first three players for its 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey team. Discover the full roster strategy and ambitions for Milan-Cortina.
Australia gears up for a blockbuster 2026 sporting year, hosting the Commonwealth Games and Women's Rugby World Cup while chasing glory abroad. Discover the key dates.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy begin on February 6. Here is the full schedule, how to watch on BBC and Discovery+ in the UK, and Team GB's medal hopes.
World Triathlon and the PTO forge a historic alliance, creating a new Triathlon World Tour and targeting inclusion of the T100 long-distance event in the Olympic programme as soon as the 2032 Brisbane Games.
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