Winter Olympics

Jessie Diggins, America's most decorated cross-country skier, approaches her last Olympics with a focus on enjoyment rather than outcomes. Retiring after the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, she keeps her medals hidden to maintain motivation. Her story highlights a career driven by passion and mental health advocacy.

February 03, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Colorado leads with 31 athletes on Team USA for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, marking the largest U.S. roster ever at 234 competitors. Minnesota follows closely with 24 athletes, while California sends 19. The team includes participants from nearly every state, plus a few from other countries.

The main South Korean delegation for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics departed for Italy on Friday, aiming to top the gold medal tally from four years ago. Led by Korea Skating Union President Lee Soo-kyung as chef de mission, the group of 45 athletes and officials left from Incheon International Airport.

January 28, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

CGTN's 'One Minute One Sport' series highlights curling as a precise, strategic game akin to chess played on ice. The sport involves teams sliding stones toward a target while sweeping to control trajectory. With roots in 16th-century Scotland, curling has evolved into a staple of the Winter Olympics.

Minnesota is sending 24 athletes to represent Team USA at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, second only to Colorado's 30. The delegation includes stars like Jessie Diggins and Lindsey Vonn in their final Olympics, competing in events from hockey to curling. The opening ceremony is set for February 6, 2026.

January 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Mixed doubles curling will open the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Previews from the World Curling Federation highlight participating teams including Canada, Sweden, and Norway. Publications on these teams appeared in late January 2026.