Ski mountaineering is a new sport debuting at the 2026 Winter Olympics|@Olympics|X
The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially arrived, transforming Italy’s Cortina d’Ampezzo town and several other venues into a global stage for athletic excellence.
What to expect
NBC’s live coverage and Peacock’s streaming of the opening ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. ET today, headlined by performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli.
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Hundreds of athletes, including a 232-member delegation from America, will compete in 116 medal events across 16 different sports.
This year marks the debut of ski mountaineering, a grueling endurance test where athletes hike up mountains before racing down.
It marks the return of NHL players to the ice for the first time since 2014.
Due to the rising gold and silver prices, this year’s medals would be more valuable than the medals in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The Winter Olympics will run for over two weeks, concluding on February 22, just before the Paralympics start in March.