100 Days to Go: The Excitement Builds for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

A Unique Olympic Celebration

Did you know that the 2026 Winter Olympics will be the first ever jointly hosted by two cities, Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo? This milestone brings together four distinct zones for the games, blending indoor sports like ice hockey and curling in Milano with alpine skiing and biathlon amidst the majestic Alps near Cortina. The opening ceremony is set for the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milano, while the grand closing will be a spectacle in Verona. And get this—the slogan IT's Your Vibe perfectly echoes Italy’s energy and spirit, promising a festival full of vibrant moments.

Korean Aspirations and Star Athletes

South Korea is gearing up for a thrilling competition aiming to surpass their previous 14th place overall finish. Their star in the spotlight? Choi Min-jeong, an indomitable force in short track speed skating eyeing a third straight 1500m Olympic gold. Alongside her, promising talents like Im Jong-eon and Hwang Dae-heon hope to ignite the ice for Korea's men's team. Don’t miss speed skating’s rising stars Kim Min-seon and Lee Na-hyun showing impressive form, while snowboarders Lee Chae-woon and Choi Ga-on and skeleton athlete Jeong Seung-gi bring fresh hope. Big cheers also go to the women’s curling team led by Kim Eun-ji, aiming for a podium finish.

A Star-Studded International Lineup

The 2026 Games mark the thrilling return of NHL players to Olympic ice hockey for the first time since 2014, heightening excitement with all the world’s top talents in play. Leading the charge is Canadian captain Sidney Crosby, aiming for his third Olympic gold. In snowboarding, American phenom Chloe Kim eyes a historic halfpipe three-peat, while alpine skiing fans eagerly await Mikaela Shiffrin’s comeback as she fine-tunes her form after recent challenges. And in figure skating, the young American Ilia Malinin, crowned 'Quad God', is set to dazzle with his unprecedented quads and hopes to make Olympic history.

Countdown to Winter Magic

With 116 gold medals on the line, including new events like ski mountaineering, this Olympics promises to raise the bar. Sustainability is key, with many venues reused or freshly built with care. Fans worldwide eagerly watch as athletes prepare for a spectacle against Italy’s stunning winter backdrop. Are you as excited as the fans and athletes already dreaming of victory? The next 100 days will fly by, and soon the world will be united in Milano and Cortina for a winter celebration like no other.