Winter Olympics, Day 5 and Milan
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There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.
There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Comprehensive standings, forecasts and game projections for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament in Milan Cortina. Updated throughout the tournament as games conclude.
Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, which features the flag bearers from every participating country making the march alongside the country’s flag and their countrymates who will be
Americans Erin Jackson and Brittany Bowe missed out on medals in the women’s 1,000-meter speedskating final. Bowe holds the world record in the event, but Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands won gold by setting an Olympic record. Jackson, one of Team USA's flag bearers, is the reigning 500-meter Olympic champion.