Winter Olympics 2026: The Milano-Cortina Games 2026 or the 2026 Winter Olympics are all set to happen from February 6-22, 2026, in Northern Italy.
United States Vice President JD Vance would lead the delegation of President Donald Trump to the Winter Olympics 2026. Vance would be joined by second lady Usha Vance, US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
On February 6, the opening ceremony would unfold in the presence of millions at the iconic San Siro Stadium.
Winter Olympics 2026-World Champion Airlifted
Norwegian star skier Fredrik Moeller was airlifted after suffering a horrifying high-speed crash during training ahead of the Milano-Cortina Games 2026.
Espen Graff, the Norwegian Alpine Team media contact, remarked Moeller is being treated in a Sondalo hospital.
Severe ACL Injury To Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn, the three-time Olympic medalist, who ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in a recent crash at the Alpine Ski World Cup, has remarked she wants to compete at the Winter Olympic Games 2026, saying she cannot let the chance to compete slip through her fingers.
Vonn crashed into a safety net while skiing in the downhill event. The American was airlifted to a hospital eventually for further evaluation.
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Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony would feature pop star Mariah Carey, crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli and Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini, among others.
The Milano-Cortina Games 2026 would conclude at the iconic Verona Arena, an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Roman amphitheatre in the heart of Verona. The Winter Olympics 2026 would bt the most spreadout Winter Games in history. The city of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo would be the primary sites for competitive events while three other mountain clusters besides Cortina would also be used for athletes to compete. The closing ceremony would be held on February 22 in Verona, 160 kilometres (100 miles) east of Milan.