Winter Olympics

Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026: February 6 - 22

Snowboarding, a sport rich in innovation and creativity, made its Winter Olympic debut in 1998 in Nagano, Japan, propelling it into the mainstream of Olympic sports

SnowboardingSnowboarding, a sport rich in innovation and creativity, made its Winter Olympic debut in 1998 in Nagano, Japan, propelling it into the mainstream of Olympic sports

A Winter Olympic sport since 1992, short track speed skating is an exhilarating sport that demands skill, speed, and strategy.

Short Track Speed SkatingA Winter Olympic sport since 1992, short track speed skating is an exhilarating sport that demands skill, speed, and strategy.

Originating in Switzerland in the 1890s, bobsledding, where sleds attain speeds approaching 160 KPH (100 mph), was introduced in the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France

BobsleddingOriginating in Switzerland in the 1890s, bobsledding, where sleds attain speeds approaching 160 KPH (100 mph), was introduced in the 1924 Olympics

Team pursuit, comprised of teams of three skaters, provides thrilling competitions and dramatic finishes, making it a highlight of speed skating competitions worldwide

Team PursuitTeam pursuit, comprised of teams of three skaters, provides thrilling competitions and dramatic finishes, making it a highlight of speed skating competitions worldwide

The skeleton is a thrilling event in the Winter Olympics, where athletes lie face down on a small sled and slide headfirst down an icy track at breakneck speeds

SkeletonThe skeleton is a thrilling event in the Winter Olympics, where athletes lie face down on a small sled and slide headfirst down an icy track at breakneck speeds

Cross-country skiing, making its Olympic debut in 1924, has become one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics, showcasing endurance and athleticism

Cross Country SkiingCross-country skiing, making its Olympic debut in 1924, has become one of the premier events at the Winter Olympics, showcasing endurance and athleticism

Ski jumping, a highly technical and competitive sport where athletes reach great distances, became a Winter Olympic sport in Chamonix Mont-Blanc in 1924

Ski JumpingSki jumping, a highly technical and competitive sport where athletes reach great distances, became a Winter Olympic sport in Chamonix Mont-Blanc in 1924

Luge, derived from the French word for sled, is a thrilling and highly competitive winter sport that debuted at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria

LugeLuge, derived from the French word for sled, is a thrilling and highly competitive winter sport that debuted at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria

Ice hockey debuted at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, and was moved permanently to the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France

Ice HockeyIce hockey debuted at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium, and was moved permanently to the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France