Winter Olympics 2026

The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milan-Cortina Games, are set to take place in Italy from February 6-22. This marks the return of the Olympics to Italy after 20 years, featuring events like ice hockey, skating, alpine and freestyle skiing, and snowboarding. The games are newsworthy due to recent athletic achievements, such as Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom victory, ending an 8-year Olympic drought for the US star. However, the games are also generating controversy. The involvement of a branch of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in security measures has sparked outrage, with concerns raised about their presence given the agency's history of immigration enforcement. This security collaboration is a significant development, highlighting the complex interplay between international sporting events and political sensitivities.