Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, which features the flag bearers from every participating country making the march alongside the country’s flag and their countrymates who will be

There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

How many countries are in the Olympics? Here's the full list of nations in (and out) of 2026 Winter Games originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.