Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Freeski athlete Ben Barclay have been named Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) for the New Zealand Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally announced as Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne and Wahine by Chef de Mission Marty Toomey during a special team gathering at New Zealand Lodge in Livigno,

On Maui, Farrell became an accomplished skateboarder and surfer as a young boy. Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui started sponsoring him as a skateboarder at the age of 8 and he grew up routinely surfing noted local spots with Young and Lenny.

From Eileen Gu to rising stars these halfpipe skiers could dominate freeski competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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.

IThe 2026 Olympic Games are finally here. The 25th Winter Olympiad kicked off tonight in Milan with the traditional Opening Ceremony. Each host city takes creative liberties with the entertainment portion of the program. (Paris took extra liberté with the location, holding it entirely outdoors and on the Seine River).