Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Begin with Opening Ceremony at San Siro Stadium
The 2026 Winter Olympics have commenced in Milan, Italy, with the opening ceremony held at the San Siro stadium. This event marks the beginning of the most geographically spread-out Winter Games in history, with competitions taking place in Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, and three other mountain clusters. The opening ceremony featured performances by Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, attracting millions of viewers worldwide. The Games will include 16 sports and award 116 gold medals. The closing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Verona, Italy. 
