The Olympic Torch Has Officially Been Lit, Kicking Off Ceremonies for the 2026 Olympics In Italy The Olympic torch has officially been ignited, building a feeling of excitement and anticipation around the world. On November 26, at the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Greece, the inaugural Lighting Ceremony of the Olympic Flame took place. This historic ceremony kicks off the famed Olympic Torch Relay, starting the torch’s journey from Athens, Greece, to Milan, Italy. Related: Americans are […] Olympics Joseph Kaufmann | December 1, 2025 0 Comments
100 Days Until the 2026 Winter Games—A Sneak Peek at the Alpine & Freestyle Skiing Highlights With only 100 days until the XXV Olympic Winter Games commence on February 6, 2026, it is time to start looking at the highlights of the Olympic calendar. There will be a total of 116 medal events at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. We have highlighted some of the favorite events for the two weeks, with a focus on Alpine and […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | October 29, 2025 0 Comments
Two Snowboarders Make U.S. History Stomping Cork 1440s in Training at Saas-Fee, Switzerland 17-year-old Alessandro Barbieri and 20-year-old Joey Okesson made history after each stomping individual triple cork 1440s in the halfpipe course at Saas-Fee, Switzerland, this month. Few others have been able to complete such a rotation, but these riders have distinguished themselves as being the first U.S. athletes to pull off the difficult trick. Nestled in the Swiss Alps is the […] Industry News Miles Nagel | October 24, 2025 0 Comments
Snoop Dogg Set to Bring His Flair Back to the 2026 Winter Olympics Snoop Dogg is trading the lights of Paris for the heights of the Italian Dolomites. NBC announced on Monday, September 29, that the iconic rapper and entertainer will return to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, adding his unique voice to an event usually built on tradition and tight analysis. Related: Friday Fun: Snoop Dogg Narrates “Planet Earth […] Olympics Jack Bynum | October 2, 2025 1 Comment
How to Volunteer at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Volunteering at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics offers a front-row seat to an incredible array of sports, including alpine skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, ski jumping, and bobsled. The Games will feature sports across various disciplines, attracting athletes from over 90 countries. Typically, the Winter Olympics host about 2,800 athletes, all competing at the highest level in their respective sports. These […] Olympics Jack Bynum | August 25, 2025 0 Comments
Milano Cortina 2026 Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Medals in Venice, Italy With only 205 days to go until the Winter Games start, organizers of the 2026 Olympics at Milan-Cortina, Italy, unveiled the official Olympic and Paralympic medals on Tuesday, July 15. The medals are designed with inclusivity and symbolic weight in mind. Presented in Venice, the capital of Veneto—one of the host regions of the Games—the medals were introduced by Italian […] Olympics SnowBrains | July 16, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Race Fans Write Open Letter to International Olympic Committee, Sharing Frustration Over the Availability and Pricing of Tickets Despite the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy still being months away, alpine skiing fans are already frustrated over the lack of transparency when purchasing tickets. These frustrations were outlined in a letter written by Alpine skiing fans and posted on Instagram by the Mikaela Shiffrin Fan Club. The letter stated that they were unable to access certain ticket types and […] Olympics Quinn Brophy | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Olympic Schedule Decision Forces Ester Ledecká to Choose Between Skiing and Snowboarding Czech athlete Ester Ledecká, the only Olympian to have won Olympic Gold in different disciplines, Alpine skiing and snowboarding, will be forced to choose between her two disciplines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after officials decided not to adjust the schedule. On February 8, Ledecká is set to compete in two events that are nearly simultaneous and take […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Releases its Olympic Flame Journey Plans The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026 are quickly approaching, and the anticipation continues to grow as the Games recently released its official Olympic Flame Journey Plan. The Olympic Flame has been journeying for every Olympic Games since Berlin 1936, and the tradition continues as the Flame will return to Italy for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. The flame will begin […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
GB Snowsport’s Appeal Against Funding Cuts Dismissed by Arbitrator UK Sport last week confirmed the conclusion of an appeal brought by GB Snowsport regarding investment for the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. GB Snowsport had turned to an independent arbitrator after UK Sport, the British government body, had cut Olympic funding to a meager GBP 11.9 million (USD 14.7 million) in total for both Olympic and Paralympic […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 12, 2023 0 Comments
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