All you need to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics
Summary
Italy is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in various locations across northern Italy. More than 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries will compete. New events have been added, including ski mountaineering, and Team GB has several strong medal contenders.Key Facts
- The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy, spanning regions like Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, Tesero, Livigno, and Bormio.
- More than 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries will participate in the Games.
- The opening ceremony will occur at San Siro Stadium in Milan, with additional ceremonies in Cortina, Predazzo, and Livigno.
- British athletes Lilah Fear and Brad Hall will carry the flags for Great Britain at different locations.
- Team GB has potential medal contenders in men's skeleton, snowboarding, freestyle skiing, figure skating, and curling.
- New events include ski mountaineering, with no British athletes competing in this sport.
- Ski mountaineering involves a combination of skiing uphill, climbing, and skiing downhill.
- Additional new events include dual moguls, luge doubles, alpine combined, and mixed relay team events.
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