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Olympics-Milano Cortina Games to begin with unique twinned opening ceremony

Olympics-Milano Cortina Games to begin with unique twinned opening ceremony

By Keith Weir and Julien Pretot MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will officially open later on Friday with a ceremony combining elements from the co-hosts, seeking to reflect both city and mountain life.
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Seth Jarvis Called to Replace Injured Player on Team Canada for Olympics

Seth Jarvis Called to Replace Injured Player on Team Canada for Olympics

Seth Jarvis Called to Replace Injured Player on Team Canada for Olympics
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Milan Cortina Games Begin with Opening Ceremony in Italy

Milan Cortina Games Begin with Opening Ceremony in Italy

The 2026 Winter Olympics have commenced in Italy, with the opening ceremony taking place at Milan's San Siro stadium. The event features performances by Andrea Bocelli and Mariah Carey, marking the start of a historic Winter Games spread across multiple locations, including Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Games will feature 16 sports and 116 gold medals. The opening ceremony is expected to be the most viewed moment, drawing millions of viewers worldwide. The event highlights the cultural and athletic significance of the Olympics.
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Olympic-Ice hockey-NHL stars travel to Milano Cortina as league goes on break

Olympic-Ice hockey-NHL stars travel to Milano Cortina as league goes on break

By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The NHL's biggest stars began their long-awaited return to the Olympic stage on Friday, as players battled exhaustion to join their national teams at the Milano Cortina Games five days before the tournament begins.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-US power past Czech defence in Milano Cortina opener

Olympics-Ice hockey-US power past Czech defence in Milano Cortina opener

By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States' top-ranked women's ice hockey team got a winning start to their Milano Cortina Olympic campaign with U.S.
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Olympics-Milan greets Games with mixture of pride and misgivings

Olympics-Milan greets Games with mixture of pride and misgivings

By Valentina Za and Elvira Pollina MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - As Milan welcomed the arrival of the Olympic torch on Thursday, the sense of anticipation for some residents is mixed with a feeling that the Winter Games are a further sign that their city has changed in ways that leave many behind.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Slovakia's Tatar gets used to 'weird' sound at Milano Cortina venue

Olympics-Ice hockey-Slovakia's Tatar gets used to 'weird' sound at Milano Cortina venue

By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - From its size and shape to its texture and feel, the ice for the Milano Cortina Olympic ice hockey tournaments has faced considerable scrutiny before play has even begun.
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Leon Draisaitl Selected as Germany's Flag-Bearer for Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Leon Draisaitl Selected as Germany's Flag-Bearer for Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Leon Draisaitl Selected as Germany's Flag-Bearer for Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Olympics-Curling-Mixed doubles competition gets Milano Cortina Games rolling

Olympics-Curling-Mixed doubles competition gets Milano Cortina Games rolling

By Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The mixed doubles curling competition took centre stage on Wednesday as the action at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics started two days before the Opening Ceremony, with fans braving the snow in Cortina d'Ampezzo to watch it.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-US carry bruises and scars into Games campaign, says coach

Olympics-Ice hockey-US carry bruises and scars into Games campaign, says coach

By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - There will be no "white-knuckling" when the United States kick off their women's Olympic ice hockey campaign on Thursday at the Milano Cortina Games, said coach John Wroblewski as the top-ranked team prepare to play with a target on their backs.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy keeping the faith despite the doubters, says gold medallist Fortino

Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy keeping the faith despite the doubters, says gold medallist Fortino

By Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's women return to the Winter Games for the first time since 2006, with Olympic gold medallist Laura Fortino providing experience and saying the host team has faith in itself even if nobody else does.
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Under pressure, Santagiulia's final rush to prepare for first game

Olympics-Ice hockey-Under pressure, Santagiulia's final rush to prepare for first game

By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The buzz of works whirred through the Santagiulia arena the day before the Olympic ice hockey tournament was due to begin at the Milano Cortina Games, as workers scrambled to get the marquee venue ready and players shrugged off concerns about the ice.