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Milan-Cortina Games begin with vibrant opening ceremony

created: Feb. 6, 2026, 10:37 p.m. | updated: Feb. 8, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games are officially under way after a vibrant opening ceremony split across four locations. Milan's iconic San Siro stadium was the primary venue, with elements of the ceremony also taking place in Cortina, Livigno and Predazzo. Despite concerns over the logistics of a multi-location ceremony, it was an impressive production that went off without a hitch. Figure skater Lilah Fear was the Great Britain flagbearer in Milan, with bobsledder Brad Hall given that honour in Cortina. Italy aside, the warmest welcome was reserved for the Ukrainian athletes, while Team USA were also loudly cheered.

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