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Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo celebrates a win

Winter Olympics 2026: Lasting impressions

ItalyFebruary 20, 2026
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The Olympics is the most prestigious multisport gathering for athletes worldwide. Held every four years, the Winter Games are taking place in Italy from February 6 to 22. The next Summer Games are set for Los Angeles.

Canada's Sarah Wilkes, Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew in action

Winter Olympics hit by 'double-touching' curling controversy

Winter Olympics hit by 'double-touching' curling controversy

Athletes from Canada, Sweden, Britain and Germany have found themselves at the center of a curling controversy.
CanadaFebruary 16, 2026
The gold and bronze medallists Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) raise their fists as a Black Power gesture during the Olympic Awards Ceremony in Mexcio City, 1968

The Olympics and the myth of sporting neutrality

The Olympics and the myth of sporting neutrality

Whether for propaganda or for protest, the Olympics have often been a stage for political messaging.
Global issuesFebruary 14, 202610 images
Skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet depicting athletes killed in Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukraine's skeleton star slams Olympic ban over helmet

Ukraine's skeleton star slams Olympic ban over helmet

Vladyslav Heraskevych was banned from competing over a helmet depicting Ukrainian athletes killed in the war.
ItalyFebruary 13, 202600:53 min
Vladyslav Heraskevych holds up the helmet in question

Vladislav Heraskevych's Olympic helmet appeal dismissed

Vladislav Heraskevych's Olympic helmet appeal dismissed

The skeleton racer lost his appeal after the IOC banned his helmet bearing the names of killed Ukrainian athletes.
ItalyFebruary 13, 2026
Carabinieri stand guard in Piazza del Duomo

Wanted man arrested after he returns to watch the Olympics

Wanted man arrested after he returns to watch the Olympics

A fugitive who spent 16 years on the run was arrested after police tracked him down to his guesthouse near Milan.
ItalyFebruary 13, 2026
Germany head coach Harold Kreis walks to the ice for a training session

How a heckled Canadian became Germany's Olympic hockey coach

How a heckled Canadian became Germany's Olympic hockey coach

Canadian-born Harold Kreis is embarking on his first Olympic Games as head coach of the German men's ice hockey team.
GermanyFebruary 12, 2026
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Muscle cramps: Causes, myths and why pickle juice might help

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Global issuesFebruary 18, 202606:34 min
The helmet featuring killed Ukrainian athletes

Olympics: Ukrainian athlete banned over 'political' helmet

Olympics: Ukrainian athlete banned over 'political' helmet

The IOC has disqualified Vladyslav Heraskevych for wearing a helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia's war.
ItalyFebruary 12, 2026
Sondre Slettemark lies in the snow while holding his rifle during the biathlon at the Winter Olympis

Greenland's Olympic siblings keen to help protect homeland

Greenland's Olympic siblings keen to help protect homeland

Sondre and Ukaleq Slettemark compete for Denmark at the Olympics and unlike Donald Trump, they want it to stay that way.
DenmarkFebruary 11, 2026
Samer Tawk competing in Pyeongchang in 2018

Samer Tawk: From intensive care to Winter Olympic return

Samer Tawk: From intensive care to Winter Olympic return

Samer Tawk has bounced back from the hospital bed to represent and inspire Lebanon at another Winter Olympics.
LebanonFebruary 11, 2026
Kyrylo Marsak holds his right leg out while crouching on the ice

Ukraine's Olympic skater has dad and country front of mind

Ukraine's Olympic skater has dad and country front of mind

Kyrylo Marsak keeps family in mind despite separation. The presence of a Russian in his Olympic event is frustrating.
UkraineFebruary 10, 2026
Philipp Raimund smiles broadly, holding with his gold medal

The German Olympic ski jump winner with a fear of heights

The German Olympic ski jump winner with a fear of heights

He has never won a World Cup event. That's just part of what makes his Olympic gold medal performance so incredible.
ItalyFebruary 10, 2026
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Cancer survivor takes on Arctic endurance event

Greenland native Paneeraq Kreutzmann is crossing 160km of Arctic snow as part of her recovery from chemotherapy.
February 20, 202612:34 min
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FIFA boss Infantino wants Russia to return to football

In a surprise statement, the head of world football has said he believes it is time for Russia to return to the pitch.
Russian FederationFebruary 3, 2026
A construction site is seen at the cross-country skiing stadium in Val di Fiemme, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics: Fun events, but what about the bill?

Preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have been far from perfect. Should the hosting model be changed?
ItalyJanuary 30, 2026
A large set of Olympic Rings in Italy's Val di Fiemme ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Concerns about shady deals ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Concerns are mounting about corruption, budget overruns and reported mafia infiltration of major construction projects.
ItalyJanuary 29, 202603:03 min