The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

"Amid pressing international conflicts, the Olympics is one of the most significant geopolitical events of the year."

Google has created an interactive Doodle which celebrates curling to mark the remaining time until the Winter Olympics 2026. The Doodle uses winter sports together with Italian cultural elements

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 meant to be mountainous,