Olympics 2026

As the Milano-Cortina Olympics open on Friday, many athletes have already checked into the Olympic village. The Swedish delegation of 48 hockey players and three figure skaters has settled in Milano, aware it's no luxury hotel. Athletes prepared for basic conditions with hard beds.

February 03, 2026 Reported by AI

New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes has missed his second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury sustained against the Nashville Predators. The injury raises questions about his availability for Team USA at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Milan. Coach Sheldon Keefe indicated that Hughes aims to return for Thursday's game against the New York Islanders.

Jessie Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, has announced that the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be her fifth and last. The Minnesota native plans to retire from competition afterward and focus on public speaking. Her career highlights include a historic gold medal in 2018 and overcoming personal challenges shared in her memoir.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

The World Curling Federation has published details on Team Italy for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The announcement highlights Italy's participation in the curling events at the upcoming Games.

Haglöfs, the official partner of the Swedish Olympic Committee, has been tasked with creating the official race suits for Sweden's alpine skiing and ski cross teams ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The designs draw from Swedish winter elements and the sport's dynamic movements. This builds on the company's existing role in providing athletes' mittens.

January 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Vincent Kriechmayr, the 2021 world champion, finished 13th in the men's downhill at Kitzbühel on January 24, 2026, visibly emotional and frustrated with the result. No Austrian skier placed in the top ten, a first in the modern history of the Hahnenkamm race, highlighting the team's 1,046-day World Cup downhill win drought. Italy's Giovanni Franzoni won the race in 1:52.31, with Switzerland's Marco Odermatt second.