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Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 ...

South Africa are set to be the best-represented African country at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb. 6-22), with ...

The U.N. and IOC are asking for a pause in wars, an ancient Olympic tradition, amid the Winter Games. Athletes from countries ...

Team USA sent its largest delegation to a Winter Games ever, as 232 athletes are at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

A visual look at the best of the Winter Olympic opening ceremonies, spread out across Northern Italy in four venues.

African Nations Make Winter Olympic History Record 15 athletes from eight countries compete despite high costs and logistical barriers ...

It’s a big day for Moroccan sport as the Winter Olympics open in Milan today. Morocco contributes to a record African delegation.

Over six decades since an African nation made its Winter Olympics debut, the continent's first medal remains elusive. Can any of the eight in Milan-Cortina achieve medal success?

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.