No wonder the country that invented the art form where music and poetry merge, and these Winter Olympics seem to be such a perfect fit. The quadrennial spectacle that began its stay in Northern Italy with a gala hosted by the International Olympic Committee at the iconic La Scala opera house in Milan spent its first full week reflecting the host country's signature art form onto itself.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games are spread across 8,500 square miles in over a dozen venues.

Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

Malinin enters Friday’s free skate round as the heavy favorite for gold, with fans waiting to see if he’ll attempt the ultra-difficult quadruple axel jump.