Milan Cortina 2026
Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opens Amid Pageantry and Diplomatic Tensions
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially began with vibrant opening ceremonies across Italy, but the traditional pledges of sportsmanship were shadowed by a mixed reception for U.S. Vice President JD Vance and underlying geopolitical tensions.
IOC Rejects Katie Uhlaender’s Appeal for Sixth Olympic Berth After Qualification Controversy
Veteran U.S. skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender’s bid for a historic sixth Olympic appearance has been rejected by the International Olympic Committee, following a controversial qualification incident involving Team Canada withdrawals and accusations of competition manipulation.