An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony is scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday, featuring Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and a tribute to the late fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continued on day -1 ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. After opening the games on day -2 as the first event to start competitive play, curling continued with wins for the U.

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MILAN (AP) — An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.