Ice hockey and snowboarding got underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday. The women's ice hockey group stage opened with three commanding victories by the United States, Sweden and Italy.

American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.

The Olympic figure skating team event got underway Friday morning with the rhythm dance, pairs short program and women's short program. Ten national teams compete for a place in the final and the chance to stand on the Olympic podium.

Team USA comes into the 2026 Winter Olympics with a chance to medal in most of the figure skating events. The Americans have the clear-cut favorite in the men's event in Ilia Malinin. The pair of Madison Chock and Evan Bates are expected to claim gold in the ice dance.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history. Hello everyone from Cortina d'Ampezzo - a 4.