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From Day 1, the Milan Cortina Olympics Are Already As Bizarre As Ever

From reports of a crotch-size manipulation scandal in ski jumping to a Mariah Carey performance, the 2026 Winter Games are off to a peculiar start.

Sports Illustrated

'There's no reason to ban us from playing': Analysis debunks notion that transgender women have inherent physical advantages in sports

A meta-analysis of 52 studies that included over 5,000 transgender people suggests that transgender women's physical fitness after hormone therapy is comparable to that of cisgender women.

LiveScience

Shaun White roasted over ‘narcissistic’ Winter Olympics opening ceremony commentary

The three-time Olympic gold medalist co-hosted NBC’s opening ceremony broadcast alongside Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon

The Independent UK

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Kirsty Muir on course for first Team GB medal after making ski slopestyle final

The 21-year-old Scot hit the top three in each of her qualifying runs on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Watch: JD Vance booed at Olympics amid tensions over Trump immigration policies

US Vice President JD Vance faced boos and whistles at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opening ceremony. The crowd's reaction turned to applause when Team USA appeared on the Jumbotron. Former President Trump expressed surprise, stating Vance is generally well-liked and doesn't face such reactions domestically.

The Times of India

‘It made me cry’: your favourite moments from past Winter Olympics

From Torvill and Dean scoring a perfect 6.0 to radical new boarding and skiing styles, readers recall euphoric moments from past Games

The Guardian - UK

Olympics opening ceremony in Milan was lacking snow, but tiny winter wonderland was on its sidelines

The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday dazzled with highlights like a Leonardo da Vinci-inspired cauldron and Mariah Carey singing in Italian

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Victory for Allmen: Swiss downhiller takes marquee gold

The first gold medal in the Winter Olympics has been won by Swiss ski race ace Franjo von Allmen in the blue riband men's downhill in Bormio.

AAP

New IOC rules on gender eligibility expected ‘in next few months’

An IOC spokesperson confirmed new regulations on eligibility to compete in women’s sport are expected in the first half of this year

The Independent UK

How to watch Speed Skating online – Free Winter Olympics 2026 Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview

All the ways to watch Speed Skating 2026 live streams for FREE, with all the drama and elegance you'd expect with the sport.

TechRadar

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu says she suffered 'post-Olympic depression': 'You can win the Olympics and still just enter the deepest rut of your life'

Gu is the youngest-ever Olympic champion in freestyle skiing. She will compete at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan beginning Feb. 7.

Fortune

Winter Olympics 2026: speed skating gold for Italy, Cas upholds ban on GB skeleton helmets and more – as it happened

Italy’s Francesca Lollobrigida won Italy’s first gold medal to get the party started at their home Games on day one

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics briefing: opening ceremony delivers a love letter to Italy

Drawing on opera, music, art, fashion, dance and more, the events at San Siro and beyond were spectacular

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics officially open in Milan and Cortina, with two cauldrons lit to start the games

The ceremony’s organisers have said they sought to represent the city-mountain dichotomy of the particularly unusual setup for these Olympics while also trying to appeal to a sense of unity at a time of global tensions.

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Travelling to the Olympics? How visitors can stay healthy during the Milan-Cortina games

From flu vaccination to food safety: health tips to have a safe stay in Italy during the Olympic Games

The Times of India

UAE makes historic Winter Olympics debut at Milan-Cortina 2026

The United Arab Emirates made history at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, marking its first-ever senior team debut. Alpine skiers Alexander Astridge and Piera Hudson proudly carried the UAE flag, showcasing the nation's growing commitment to winter sports. This milestone underscores a strategic, long-term vision for developing a sustainable…

Sports Illustrated

Mikaela Shiffrin’s Full Schedule of Events for 2026 Winter Olympics

Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in three events at her fourth Olympic Games.

Sports Illustrated

Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony Paraded the Wonder of Italy to the World

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.

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The Guardian - US

NBC appears to cut crowd’s booing of JD Vance from Winter Olympics broadcast

The US vice-president, JD Vance, was greeted by a chorus of boos during when he appeared at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday

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“I Feel Bad For The Athletes”: JD Vance Gets Booed At The Winter Olympics Inauguration Ceremony

“I'm afraid that this is just a small reflection of how America is viewed on the world stage!” wrote one netizen.

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10 Worst-Dressed Celebs At 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony In Milan

Here are 10 worst-dressed celebrities that failed to impress at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

The Independent UK

How Snoop Dogg gave Britain’s curling hopes a boost as Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds chase Olympic gold

Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds made the perfect start in the round-robin at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Sofia Goggia lights the cauldron in Cortina after helping Italy secure Olympic hosting rights

Sofia Goggia had a key role in securing the hosting rights of the Milan Cortina Olympics for Italy

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony review – disco-dancing opera masters upstage Mariah Carey

Carey was the big draw at Milan’s San Siro, but she was outweighed by pop-classical artists – and a sizeable dollop of kitsch

The Independent UK

Olympic crowd boos as JD Vance appears at 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony

Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey performed during the Opening Ceremony to mark the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan

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