Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history. • Italian heritage on display: The opening ceremony paid tribute to Italy’s rich history art and culture.

The route plotted by British-born Alex Astridge all the way to the Games in Milan and Cortina is one that makes Dave Ryding’s rise from a dry slope in Pendle appear positively alpine by comparison. Jostle past 600 retail outlets offering everything from Rolex watches to luxury lingerie and you reach Ski Dubai,

The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the UAE in cooperation with the UAE Winter Sports Federation and Ski Dubai, on Sunday honoured the athletes

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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commence February 6, featuring new sport ski mountaineering and full ice hockey participation. Nations like Benin and UAE debut. India's Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will compete in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country Skiing respectively.

Dubai skier and teammate Piera Hudson to be nation's first representatives at Games in Milano-Cortina next month