Winter Olympic Games

British

noun

Also called: Winter Olympics. (functioning as singular or plural) an international contest of winter sports, esp skiing, held every four years

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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games from the Los Angeles Times’ team of reporters and photographers.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2026, when attention spans are measured in seconds, the Winter Olympic Games are feeling the consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Six people have been arrested after police clashed with protesters in Milan, one of the hosts of the Winter Olympic Games, during the first day of the competition.

From BBC

Suspected attacks on northern Italy's railway network have led to severe travel disruption in the region, the authorities say, as thousands gathered for the start of the Winter Olympic Games.

From BBC

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games are officially under way after a vibrant opening ceremony split across four locations.

From BBC

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