MILAN (AP) — American athletes received an enthusiastic welcome at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, but the mood shifted when cameras briefly turned to Vice President JD Vance.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway with a rousing display of Italian culture in a nation that is constantly struggling with letting go of fond memories from its past.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially started with a spectacular display in Italy.

MILAN (AP) — Men's downhill in Alpine skiing starts as the first medal event of the Milan Cortina Olympics and will take place Saturday, which is officially Day 1 of the Games. Also in the spotlight will be U.

Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni, two of Italy's greatest Alpine skiers, shared the honour of lighting the Olympic cauldron in Milan on Friday.

Team USA’s squad of 232 athletes has finally reached its Olympic destination: Milan, Italy. But American athletes are finding themselves pulled into a growing political storm tied to rising protests over ICE’s role around the Games.

MILAN (AP) — Mittens versus gloves? Hats against headbands? Merino wool over Mongolian cashmere? Fashion is its own competitor in any Olympics, from team uniforms at the opening and closing ceremonies to individual looks in the stadiums and — during the Winter Games — on the slopes.