India has competed in 11 Winter Olympic Games editions so far, with 16 athletes having qualified for the quadrennial showpiece overall and none of them able to stand on the podium

With the race to host the 2036 Olympics on hold, the IOC has given its clearest signs yet how it will decide with more transparency a contest India and Qatar crave to win.

The Winter Olympics begin February 6 in Milan and Cortina with the best of winter sports athletes set to light up the stage amid some scenic views in the two Italian cities. Here’s all you need to know about the Milano Cortina Games 2026.

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begin February 6 in Northern Italy. Athletes compete in 16 disciplines across multiple venues. India sends two athletes, Arif Mohammad Khan and Stanzin Lundup. Key medal events include alpine skiing,

Get the complete Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics schedule. From the Opening Ceremony on Feb 6 to the gold medal finals through Feb 22, track all 116 events, start times, and venue details for the Winter Games in Italy.

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially begin on February 6 with a historic opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium.

According to Google Trends data, the Winter Olympics in Italy and the India-South Africa cricket series were the most searched terms.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are underway, with Team USA chasing more gold than in 2022. Stars like Mikaela Shiffrin, Chloe Kim, Jordan Stolz, and Ilia Malinin lead American hopes.

The Olympic opening ceremony ran 3 1/2 hours, an hour longer than its scheduled run time. It was a spectacular event, one that had a blend of Italian music, food, fashion, culture and a lot more. Catc