The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are set to begin, featuring 2,900 athletes from over 90 countries competing across northern Italy. The opening ceremony will take place at San Siro stadium in Milan, with notable performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Team GB aims for a successful Olympics, potentially winning up to eight medals. New sports and events have been introduced, including ski mountaineering. However, there are concerns about venue readiness and controversies surrounding doping and the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)