Nations vie for men’s and women’s gold in a sport that has developed a cult following since its Olympics debut. It traces back to the 16th Century.

"Milan has been very nice, and the people have been very hospitable. I'm walking everywhere, some people recognize me as the world's greatest curler, and some people have no idea who I am," said Shaq, laughing. When asked which winter sport he would compete in, the Big Diesel had two picks in mind.

The Olympics 2026 in Milano Cortina has made history by adding a new sport: ski mountaineering, also known as skimo. See everything to know about the intense winter sport.

Luca Eze, who plays the bagpipes, says he started his career on the zampogna, a type of instrument common in central and southern Italy. In the Veneto region, it’s sometimes called a “piva,” and is played on Christmas and during other festivities.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

Paolo Petrecca, head of the sports unit of Italian state broadcaster RAI, stepped down on Thursday following backlash triggered by a series of live blunders he made while commenting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony during which he misidentified Italian actress Matilda De Angelis as Mariah Carey.

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam made headlines at the 2026 Winter Olympics for her gold medal win. Here's how to buy her viral Nike sports bra.

Those who watched Lindsey Vonn’s crash during the women’s downhill in Cortina d’Ampezzo a week ago will never forget it. Whether live from the foot of the Olimpia delle Tofane course or via a screen,