The Latest Breaking News from the Winter Games

New York eyes 2042 Winter Olympics with Lake Placid-NYC bid concept

New York has launched a year-long review into whether Lake Placid and New York City could jointly host a future Winter Olympics

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

Why are countries boycotting the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony?

A number of nations have decided to boycott Friday night’s opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed athletes from Ukraine, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Finland will all stay away from the ceremony. The decision to boycott comes after the IPC confirmed six…

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Lindsey Vonn Mourns the Demise Of Her Beloved Dog Leo, Who Passed Away Just a Day After Her Olympics Crash

American Alpine Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn is going through a very difficult time after recently losing her beloved dog, Leo. Vonn shared that Leo breathed his last just one day after she crashed at the Winter Olympics 2026. Lindsey took to her social media handle on Wednesday to pen a…

Times Pets · Feb 18

Ski mountaineering is making its Winter Olympics debut at Milano Cortina 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortona d'Ampezzo in northern Italy feature eight new medal events and one new official sport: ski mountaineering, or “skimo.”

The Conversation · Feb 16

Brazilians celebrate 'Carnival in the Italian snow' as Alpine skier wins Olympic gold

With Brazil entering the joyous throes of Carnival, Alpine ski racer Lucas Pinheiro Braathen just gave it another reason to celebrate: an Olympic gold medal at the Winter Games

The Independent UK · Feb 14

How are Olympic host cities chosen?

For the first time in Olympic history, two cities are jointly hosting the Games: Cortina d'Ampezzo, a pretty ski resort in Italy’s spectacular Dolomites, and Milan, the country’s second largest city, 410km away. This will be Cortina’s second time hosting the Winter Games, after its successful event 70 years ago…

The Conversation · Feb 13

Puerto Rico's flag is flying high this week. But who gets to hold it is complicated

Puerto Rico this week is making its mark on some of the world’s biggest stages: the Super Bowl halftime show and -- with a single athlete -- the slopes of the Winter Games

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Where the Winter Olympics Are in 2030: Locations, Dates and Broadcast Info

The Winter Games will have another European host in four years.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 11

Catholic cross like no other is a beacon of unity in Olympic host city Milan

The Cross of the Athletes has arrived in Milan for the Winter Games, symbolizing unity through sport

The Independent UK · Feb 10

With Compassion and Grit, Mikaela Shiffrin Is Carrying the U.S. in More Ways Than One

After a disastrous Beijing Olympics, Team USA’s slalom superstar is back at the Winter Games with a refreshing dose of perspective—and the medal podium in sight.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9