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The 2026 Winter Olympics officially began with a spectacular and unconventional opening ceremony spread across Milan and Cortina, marking the start of the 25th Winter Games.
Around 60,000 spectators were expected at Milan’s San Siro stadium, although visible empty seats dotted the venue. Nearly 3,000 athletes were welcomed during a ceremony that blended historic settings, artistic performances and symbolic moments across multiple locations.
The parade of nations drew loud cheers for the United States team, though US Vice…
