Afghanistan, Feb. 7 -- Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina 2026 opened with a vibrant ceremony across Italy, launching competitions as thousands of athletes and fans celebrated unity worldwide.
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began with an energetic opening ceremony staged across four Italian locations, led by Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium.
Olympic flames were lit in both Milan and Cortina, while performances by Andrea Bocelli and Maria Carey highlighted the ceremony celebrating Italian culture and global unity.
Athletes from more than 90 countries paraded during the opening, with Italy receiving the loudest applause, alongside warm support for Ukraine and the United States.
Security remained tight as competitions in curli...