Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games

The finals of the Men's Snowboard Big Air competition at the Winter Olympics in Italy is scheduled for this Saturday.

North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympicsafter failing to secure qualification spots.

The Russians would have fielded one of the most talented teams in the tournament

Live Coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics is Tomorrow, Feb. 6th on NBC and Peacock; Live Coverage Begins at 2 p.m. ET, with Primetime Coverage at 8 p.m. ET/PT

The Deseret News is on the ground in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, bringing you the most inspirational stories and images from the Winter Games.

The Olympic torch arrived in front of Milan's giant gothic cathedral amid cheers and protests on the eve of the opening ceremony.

Jarvis secured a late invite to join Team Canada at the Olympics after Point was forced to pull out of the event due to a knee injury.

Team Canada's Brayden Point will not participate in the Milan Cortina Olympics due to a lower-body injury, with Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis named as his replacement Thursday.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from Feb. 6 to 22. Here are all the highlights and candid moments you may have missed.