Six months to go until Winter Olympics kick off in Italy

Date:2025-08-07 04:29:08 Category:world Views:3 Comment:0

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Wednesday marks six months until the start of the Winter Olympics!

Italy is hosting next year’s Winter Olympics, which will be co-hosted by Milan and the Alpine town of Cortina d’Ampezzo. The games are scheduled for February 6 – 22, 2026, and can be watched live on 22News.

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It is the first time the Winter Games have been held in Europe since Italy staged them in Turin in 2006, and comes at a time when climate change is making life tougher for traditional skiing venues.

Milan and Cortina are more than 250 miles apart, and five other locations will stage events, including Bormio, where the men’s alpine skiing races will be held. As of June, at least 14 athletes will represent Team USA, including returning medal winners Chloe Kim and Red Gerard, both snowboarders.