What's happening and who to look out for in Milan-Cortina
Summary
The 25th Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will host around 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing in 116 events. The Games commence with some events starting before the official opening ceremony. Key sports include curling, snowboarding, and ice hockey.Key Facts
- Almost 3,000 athletes from 90 countries are competing at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
- A total of 116 medals are up for grabs at the Games.
- Team Great Britain has sent 53 athletes to compete.
- The curling mixed doubles event starts two days before the opening ceremony and features British pair Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds.
- The men's snowboard big air qualification is on Day -1 with Britain's Txema Mazet-Brown as the sole competitor from the UK.
- The Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony will take place at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
- Ice hockey women's preliminary matches start early, featuring a game between Canada and Finland.
- Russia cannot participate in the figure skating team event due to a previous doping ban.
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