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لمحة عامة
The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the XXV Olympic Winter Games (Milano Cortina 2026), were held from 6 to 22 February 2026. Marking the first Olympics officially co-hosted by two cities, the Games featured 2,884 athletes across 116 events in 16 disciplines. Ski mountaineering made its debut, and NHL players returned to the ice hockey tournament. Norway topped the medal table, while Brazil and Georgia won their first-ever Winter Olympic medals.
الأماكن
- Milan Cluster: Hosted most ice events (hockey, speed skating, figure skating) and the opening ceremony at Stadio San Siro.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo Cluster: Featured alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and sliding sports at the new Cortina Sliding Centre.
- Valtellina Cluster: Hosted freestyle skiing and snowboarding in Livigno.
- Val di Fiemme Cluster: Site of ski jumping and cross-country skiing events.
- Verona: Hosted the closing ceremony at the Verona Arena.
Sports and New Events
The program included 8 sports and 16 disciplines. Key additions included:
- Ski mountaineering (sprint, mixed relay)
- Dual moguls (freestyle skiing)
- Women's large hill individual (ski jumping)
- Mixed relay team event (skeleton)
- Men's and women's team combined (alpine skiing)
Key Controversies
The Games faced logistical and political challenges, including delays in constructing the Cortina Sliding Centre and the Milan ice hockey arena. The presence of U.S. ICE security agents sparked protests in Italy. Russian and Belarusian athletes competed as Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN), while Ukrainian athletes faced restrictions on political expressions on their gear.