New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals waiting to be awarded.

The 2026 Winter Olympics, also known as Milano Cortina 2026, will officially begin this week on Friday, February 6, and will conclude on February 22.

The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on Friday, February 6, at 12:30 AM IST (next day) / 8:00 PM CET.

However, the first medal events will start on Saturday, February 7, from 4:00 PM IST with the Men's Downhill Alpine Skiing.

The events of the 2026 Winter Olympics are spread across Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, but also include venues in Valtellina, Val ...