Cortina d’Ampezzo records almost one-fifth fewer freezing days annually compared with those in decade after 1956 Games

SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after failing to secure qualification spots.

Rap and hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg has become an Olympics star in his own right after all the highlights and moments he provided to NBC’s coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. MORE: Olympic champ Lindsey Vonn breaks

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continued on day -1 ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. After opening the games on day -2 as the first event to start competitive play, curling continued with wins for the U.

The US vice president leads the US delegation at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the Games a rare unifying moment as world leaders gather for the opening. View on euronews

Figure skating has appeared in all editions of the Winter Games, but was once a part of the Summer Olympics. (AP photo)

Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Location: Prince Albert Public Library - John M. Cuelenaere Branch Event: Canada vs. USA Women’s Hockey game (also available in Inuktitut) Date and time: Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 1:00 p.m. start Location: Prince Albert Public Library - John M.