Cyprus will be represented by one male and one female athlete at the 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, marking the country’s first two-athlete participation in the Winter Games in 12 years,

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

The Olympic torch arrived in front of Milan's giant gothic cathedral amid cheers and protests in the city on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Nicoletta Manni, a leading ballet dancer at the nearby La Scala theatre,

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics just a few days away, here's the official medal count for each country heading into the Games.