Winter Olympics opening ceremony highlights
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The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
• Let the games begin: Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history.
The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began Friday with a stunning musical performance that surprised fans around the world. Pop star Mariah Carey performed at the opening ceremony at Milan’s San Siro Stadium.