Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Latest from Day 1 of the Games including figure skating, alpine skiing

Follow live coverage as the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan gets underway officially with snowboarding, speed skating and more

How many nations will be at the Winter Olympics? Here's a list of every country

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,

2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers

The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

These 13 Countries Will Pay Winter Olympic Gold Medalists $100,000 — Or More

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

26 photos show how some Olympic venues are left abandoned after the games end

Many Olympic venues are left to decay after the events are over. See what these cities have done with the facilities after their games ended.

Winter Olympics opening ceremony highlights: Team USA athletes cheered

Mariah Carey took center stage to help kick off the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony at 100-year-old San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy.