Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics commence February 6, featuring new sport ski mountaineering and full ice hockey participation. Nations like Benin and UAE debut. India's Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup will compete in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country Skiing respectively.

Alpine skier Arif Khan is one of just two athletes representing India in Milano-Cortina, returning to the Olympic stage after his Beijing 2022 debut

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin on February 6 with a historic opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium.

Unlike the previous edition in Beijing in 2022, two Indian athletes will represent the country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The Milano Cortina Games starts on February 6 officially.

India has competed in 11 Winter Olympic Games editions so far, with 16 athletes having qualified for the quadrennial showpiece overall and none of them able to stand on the podium

The world’s biggest winter sports event is set to return in 2026, bringing together top athletes from across the globe. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy, marking the first time two cities have shared hosting duties for the Winter Games.

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 Delhi High Court has delayed the selection of two Indian athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina. Cross country skier Manjeet has challenged the decision by the Indian Olympic Association,