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2026 MILANO CORTINA OLYMPICS

Lindsey Vonn speaks during a news conference in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Tuesday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 6, 2026
Lindsey Vonn working to be ready for Olympic downhill competition
Vonn told the world on Tuesday that she ‍had ruptured ⁠the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her left knee in a World ‍Cup downhill crash last week.
The United States and Czech Republic compete during the women's ice hockey competition at the 2026 Olympics in Milan on Thursday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2026
Norovirus disrupts hockey competition as Italy gears up for Olympics
The most geographically dispersed Games in history will officially start with the opening ceremony on Friday.
The Olympic rings are seen covered in snow ahead of the 2026 Milano Cortina Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 26.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2026
Officials to look into penis injection claims in ski jumping at 2026 Olympics
The claims were first reported in German media.
Ayumu Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the 2022 Beijing Olympics in Zhangjiakou, China. Hirano won gold in the event.
OLYMPICS
Feb 6, 2026
The star athletes from Japan and abroad competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milano Cortina Olympics, perhaps more than any other Winter Games, will pack plenty of punch when it comes to household names.
The Olympic rings outside Team USA's accommodation at the athletes' village in Milan on Tuesday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2026
IOC hoping fans won’t jeer U.S. team or officials during opening ceremony
Italian politicians have strongly criticized the presence of ICE agents in the country, set to accompany the U.S. State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service.
Marco Odermatt takes part in downhill training ahead of the Milano Cortina Olympics in Bormio, Italy, on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 5, 2026
Alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt bemoans lack of ‘Olympic spirit’ in Bormio
The events at these Olympics are spread out between Milan, Cortina, Livigno and Bormio.
Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat compete in the curling mixed doubles competition at the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Wednesday.
OLYMPICS / Curling
Feb 5, 2026
Curling quietly kicks off sports program at Milano Cortina Olympics
The Games had barely begun when a brief power outage blacked out the scoreboards
Lindsey Vonn reacts after crashing as she competes in the women's downhill race part of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2025-2026, in Crans Montana, Switzerland, on Friday.
OLYMPICS / Alpine skiing
Feb 4, 2026
Vonn’s downhill bid after ACL tear is remarkable but possible, says expert
The 41-year-old American revealed on Tuesday that she had completely ruptured her ACL in a crash at Crans Montana last Friday.
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's short program at the ISU Figure Skating European Championships in Sheffield, England, on Jan. 15.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Feb 4, 2026
Spanish skater allowed to use ‘Minions’ music at Olympics after all
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate thanked his fans for lobbying Universal, which gave him permission to use the soundtrack.
Tadatoshi Akiba, former mayor of Hiroshima, has been selected as a bearer of the Olympic flag at the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy in recognition of his efforts to promote peace, including nuclear disarmament.
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2026
Ex-Hiroshima mayor to bear flag at Winter Olympics, recognizing peace efforts
Tadatoshi Akiba was selected for his efforts to promote peace, including nuclear disarmament. Hiroshima was devastated by a U.S. atomic bomb in August 1945.
Among the 120 athletes representing Japan at the Milano Cortina Games are competitors raised in some of the country’s snowiest landscapes, as well as others who grew up far from dependable winter conditions.
OLYMPICS
Feb 4, 2026
The regions driving Japan’s Winter Olympic success
Some Japanese Olympians were raised in the country’s snowiest landscapes, while others grew up far from dependable winter conditions.
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate performs during the men's short program at the ISU Figure Skating European Championships in Sheffield, England on Jan. 15.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Feb 3, 2026
Spanish figure skater says ‘Minions’ music barred due to copyright issue
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino ​Sabate, 26, dressed ‌in a yellow t-shirt and blue overalls during ‌his performance to resemble the popular animated characters.
Miho Takagi competes in the women's 1500m during the ISU Speedskating World Cup in Calgary, Canada, on Nov. 22.
OLYMPICS / Speedskating
Feb 3, 2026
Speedskater Takagi sticks to winning formula ahead of Milano Cortina
Now a seven-time Olympic medalist, Takagi found an unexpected sense of ease at the Milano Speed Skating Stadium.
The Milano Cortina opening ceremony will take place at the San Siro in Milan.
OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2026
San Siro prepares for last dance at Milano Cortina Olympics
The current stadium no longer meets European soccer governing body UEFA’s requirements to host major events and was denied the 2027 Champions League final.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (center) speaks during a news conference in Milan on Sunday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2026
IOC president ‘sad’ about ICE and Casey Wasserman ‘distractions’ before Olympics
“I think anything that is distracting from these Games is sad, right?” Coventry said, speaking during a news conference five days ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry speaks during a news conference in Milan on Sunday.
OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2026
IOC expresses confidence amid last-minute push to prepare venues for Olympics
The 2026 Olympics are more spread out than past winter editions.
The cable car construction site is seen in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 21.
OLYMPICS
Feb 1, 2026
Cortina cable car will not be ready in time for start of Olympics
The Apollonio-Socrepes lift is one of the most contentious pieces ​of Olympic infrastructure for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Chloe Kim competes in the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29.
OLYMPICS / Snowboarding
Feb 1, 2026
Chloe Kim sets sights on unprecedented third Olympic snowboard halfpipe gold
She owns three halfpipe world titles and eight Winter X Games golds, building an imposing portfolio of tricks that has expanded the possibilities of her sport.
Yuma Kagiyama skates during the NHK Trophy in Osaka on November.
OLYMPICS / Figure skating
Feb 1, 2026
Yuma Kagiyama’s ‘Turandot’ program highlights music’s impact in figure skating
Yuma Kagiyama, a medal favorite in men’s singles, will skate to composer Christopher Tin’s bespoke four-minute edit of his own ‘Turandot’ ending at the Milano Cortina Games.
Greenland's Ukaleq Slettemark competes during a competition in Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, on Jan. 23.
MORE SPORTS
Feb 1, 2026
Greenland siblings put pride before protest at Winter Olympics
They appear to have taken being thrust into the limelight ‍in stride, pivoting from talking about politics to proclaiming their pride in their country and the support they feel.
China’s demand for Soviet-style apartments shows limits to revival
Apartments built during a Soviet Union-inspired construction drive in the 1970s and 1980s tend to suffer from poor insulation and outdated plumbing, but they are seeing a revival in interest due to their attractive locations.
Japanese scientists identify neural mechanism that may explain why we dislike people
The aggressive mouse (left) used in the experiment and a mouse defending itself
Japanese payment processor’s collapse hits banks and restaurants
Zentoshin served around 200,000 shops, many of which rely on early payments to maintain cash flow, raising concerns over their financial stability following the disruption.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
Lenders seek $700 million after Japanese payments firm’s collapse
The financial failure of Osaka-based Zentoshin has left 63 creditors with claims totaling ¥115.16 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
Miwa Yanagi’s “Elevator Girl House” series skewers the superficiality of gender roles through staged images.
Over 70% of accommodations in Japan say they are understaffed amid tourism influx
The number of foreign visitors to Japan reached a high of 42.68 million in 2025.
‘Princess Mononoke’ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
The “Princess Mononoke” adaptation was created under Shochiku’s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’
Different forms of love and connection form the emotional backbone of Netflix’s “Human Vapor,” says actor Shun Oguri, who plays troubled detective Kenji Okamoto.
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.

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