The 2026 Winter Olympics, set to take place from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, marks the third time Italy has hosted the Winter Games, following Cortina in 1956 and Turin in 2006. According to The Guardian, the event will feature 16 sports and over 110 gold medals, with notable athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Chloe Kim expected to compete. The Los Angeles Times reports that the United States will send its largest delegation ever, with 232 athletes participating. The opening ceremony will be held at Milan's San Siro Stadium, with additional celebrations in Predazzo, Livigno, and Cortina, as noted by Qazinform.