2026 Winter Olympics, Milan

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2026 Winter Olympics: Athletes, events and milestones by the numbers
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.

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Go inside the whimsical 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan
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Mariah Carey sparkles

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Winter Olympics promise Mariah Carey singing in Italian and a Giorgio Armani tribute, but geopolitical tensions loom: 'To stand for peace is crucial'
Mariah Carey will be singing in Italian at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Andrea Bocelli will belt out arias in Italian, English, French and Spanish, duetting with Chris Stapleton and Colombia's Karol G.

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Mariah Carey sings in Italian at Olympics opening ceremony
Mariah Carey sparkles as she sings an Italian classic and one of her own hits at 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

How many countries are in Olympics? Full list of 2026 Winter Games participants

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Olympic rings represent the continents. Why are there 5 instead of 7?

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.

19 Winter Olympic storylines we're watching (they're not just about sports)

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.