Winter Olympics – 6 to 22 February 2026
Posted by Vikas Acharya on February 4, 2026The XXV Olympic Winter Games, officially titled Milano Cortina 2026, are being held in northern Italy under the joint hosting of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Competitions are distributed across several Alpine venues, marking Italy’s fourth occasion hosting the Olympic Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on 6 February 2026 at San Siro Stadium in Milan. Titled “Armonia” (Harmony), the ceremony will showcase cultural performances and an artistic program.
Participation & Sports Overview
1. Athlete Participation
Approximately 2,800 to 2,900 athletes representing over 90 to 93 nations are expected to take part in the Games.
2. Medal Events
A total of 116 medal events will be contested across 16 different sports and disciplines.
3. Featured Sports and Disciplines
Key competitions include:
- Ice hockey
- Alpine skiing
- Short track skating and speed skating
- Curling
- Ski mountaineering
- Figure skating
- Bobsleigh and skeleton
- Freestyle skiing and snowboarding
- Luge
- Biathlon
- Nordic combined
- Cross-country skiing
