The 21-year-old has gone from family ski trips to becoming a city flag bearer and competing in the women's slalom at the highest level Hong Kong alpine skier Eloise King Yung-shih has settled into Cortina d'Ampezzo,

The 92 countries that compete in the 2026 Olympics span the globe, from Argentina and Canada to Malaysia, including territories like Hong Kong.

It's the opening day of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina in Italy, the most geographically spread‑out Games in Winter Olympic history. Athletes from more than 90 countries chase 116 gold medals across 16 sports, with new events like ski mountaineering making their Olympic debut. We speak to journalists about the main talking points so far.

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have brought together thousands of elite athletes, all chasing a place on the podium. While medals are the most visible reward, financial incentives also play a significant role for competitors from certain countries, where governments and sporting bodies offer substantial payouts for podium finishes.

We spotlight all the spectacular figure skating costumes at the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring ice skaters like Alysa Liu and Madison Chock.

According to the report, the United States is paying athletes $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver and $15,000 for bronze. That is the same amount athletes received for winning medals at the 2022 Winter Games and 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, according to the report.