Earlier, the Olympic flag was handed over to the leaders of the two regions that will host the next Winter Olympics in the French Alps in 2030. Fittingly, Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo was awarded one of the six gold medals he won at the Games during the closing ceremony.

Winter Olympics 2026: Milan-Cortina event hailed as 'new standard for the future' at closing ceremony

Their routine earned the Japanese personal best scores in both the free skate (158.13 points) and overall, with 231.24 points.

Winter Olympics 2026 | Japanese pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win figure skating gold from fifth place

Over 2,800 athletes from 92 countries are competing across 116 events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Winter Olympic Village runs out of condoms as athletes use 10,000 in three days

A Slovak fugitive on the run for 16 years was arrested in Milan after arriving to watch his team at the 2026 Winter Olympics. 

Game over! Winter Olympic dream turns into arrest drama for wanted Slovak fan in Italy

Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Lægreid's girlfriend has refused to take him back after he told everyone on live TV that he cheated on her. He had already told her about it last week, and said at the Winter Olympics, he hopes to get back with her.

'It's hard to forgive': Norwegian athlete, who confessed he was unfaithful, receives heartbreaking message from girlfriend

Norwegian Olympian Sturla Holm Laegreid shocked viewers when he changed track and moved on from his bronze medal to confessing to cheating on his girlfriend. While some commended him for the admission, others say it was plain embarrassing.

Romantic or weird? Netizens can't believe this Olympian confessed to being unfaithful on live TV

Milano Cortina 2026 organisers have been forced to investigate issues with Winter Olympic medals felling off from their ribbons. A controversy IOC would have wanted to avoid.


Medal Mishap at Milano Cortina 2026: Why Winter Olympics Medals Are Breaking 

Olympic skier Hunter Hess admitted at the Winter Olympics that he is not happy with the current political scene in the United States. Donald Trump slammed him for saying such things about the country and that he shouldn’t have tried out for the Team.

Trump slams Olympic skier Hunter Hess for his 'representing US' stance: 'Just because I’m wearing the flag...'

A dramatic moment at the Winter Olympics 2026 as ski legend Lindsey Vonn crashes out of the women’s downhill and is airlifted off the mountain. Vonn’s medal hopes end abruptly as Johnson powers through to claim downhill gold.


Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out Of Women's Downhill 

US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha were booed at the Milan Winter Olympics opening despite an IOC appeal for respect, while US athletes were cheered. Trump later said Vance doesn’t get booed in the US.

WATCH | JD Vance gets ‘frosty’ welcome at Italy Winter Olympics as crowd boos – Here’s how Trump reacted

The Winter Olympics 2026 officially started on 6th Feb with a spectacular opening ceremony, running through Feb 22 in Italy. With remarkable and unforgettable moments, the night featured stunning performances by Mariah Carey, Ghali, and Sabrina Impacciatore. 

Winter Olympics 2026: Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Ghali charm the crowd at the opening ceremony

On Feb 6, Mariah Carey stepped out at San Siro Stadium and started her performance by singing in Italian. However, her efforts to appeal to the crowd didn't go as well as expected. 

Reading off a teleprompter? Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing during her performance at Winter Olympics

WADA was stumped when reporters asked the officials whether ski jumpers could be using injections to enlarge their crotch area. Winter Olympics 2026 kick-started on February 6 in Sicily, where ski jumping is hogging the limelight for some serious yet hilarious reasons.

First stuffing, now fillers: WADA responds to bizarre penis injection allegations at 2026 Winter Olympics

Italy’s winter Olympics host town, Cortina d’Ampezzo, has been transformed into a winter postcard as fresh snowfall blankets the famous alpine resort just days before the games begin. But as the countdown to the opening ceremony continues, climate concerns are casting a shadow over the celebrations.


Italy: Snow Blankets Cortina Ahead of Winter Olympics

Athletes from various nations walked a fashion catwalk showcasing vibrant, high-performance designs blending national pride with cutting-edge sportswear. The showcase builds excitement ahead of the February 6-22 Games, turning sports stars into style icons.


Winter Olympics: Athletes Walk Milan Catwalk in Patriotic 2026 Olympic Gear 

Crotch tampering will be under the scanner at the 2026 Winter Olympics after skiers were found adding more fabric to the area last year. This gives a skier an advantage since they can cover more area by increasing the size of their crotches. eir crotches. 

Winter Olympics 2026: Why ski jumpers are being watched for 'crotch stuffing'

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has called on the IOC to continue to develop like athletes competing at the Games: “To grow and to excel, [athletes] persistently push their limits. They step out of their comfort zone. They fail, they adapt, they get back up, and they try again — always driven by the belief that they can be better. That’s what progress looks like,” Coventry, a double Olympic Champion in swimming, said in her speech to the 145th IOC Session in Milan ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.


Kirsty Coventry Says IOC Must Remain Neutral on Geopolitics 

Recent snowfall in the Italian Alps has boosted preparations for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, with alpine villages fully geared up as competitions kick off this week starting February 4.



Winter Olympics: Snow Surge Sets Milano Cortina Stage Ablaze 

ICE agents to help with security during Milan-Cortina Olympics. Here's what reports say

Russian athletes will compete as neutral participants at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. The IOC confirms no national flag or anthem, even if the Ukraine war ends before the Games.

'Russians will compete only as neutral athletes at Winter Olympics 2026, even if Ukraine war ends,' says IOC chief

The International Olympic Committee had initially considered announcing the list of sporting events selected for 2030 at its December 2025 meeting.

IOC will decide on new Winter Olympic sports in June 2026

At the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, Russia claimed the gold medal in ice hockey after defeating Germany 4-3 in a thrilling final. Four years down in Beijing , they secured silver, narrowly losing 2-1 to Finland.

In a blow to its ice hockey legacy, IOC bans Russia from 2026 Winter Olympics

Global warming threatens Winter Olympics future, organisers soften demand in order to retain potential hosts

India: Khelo India Winter Games begins in Kashmir with mass women participation

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Winter Olympics 2026: Milan-Cortina event hailed as 'new standard for the future' at closing ceremony

Winter Olympics 2026 | Miura, Kihara win figure skating gold from 5th place

Winter Olympic Village runs out of condoms as athletes use 10,000 in three days

Winter Olympic dream turns into arrest drama for wanted Slovak fan in Italy

Athlete who confessed he was unfaithful receives heartbreaking message

Netizens can't believe this Olympian confessed to being unfaithful on live TV

Medal Mishap at Milano Cortina 2026: Why Winter Olympics Medals Are Breaking

Trump slams skier Hess for his 'representing US' stance: 'Just because I’m...'

Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn Crashes Out Of Women's Downhill

WATCH | JD Vance gets ‘frosty’ welcome at Italy Winter Olympics as crowd boos

Winter Olympics 2026: Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Ghali charm the crowd

Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing during her performance at Winter Olympics

WADA responds to bizarre penis injection allegations at 2026 Winter Olympics