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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are almost here, and our experts answered your questions about the Games.Peter Jebautzke/Reuters
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The 2026 Winter Olympics are fast approaching, with opening ceremonies kicking off on Feb. 6. The Games will be held across Northern Italy, with ice sports taking place in Milan, snow sports taking place in the mountain resort of Cortina and other towns such as Verona and Livigno hosting specific events.
Canada will have over 200 Olympians competing, with the largest number in Milan, which is hosting hockey, figure skating, short track and long track speed skating. But these Olympics aren’t without their challenges – the Games are spread out all over Northern Italy, and tensions between the U.S., Canada and others are running high.
On Monday, some of the Globe journalists covering the Games answered your burning questions. Reporters Robyn Doolitle and Rachel Brady, columnist Cathal Kelly and European bureau chief Eric Reguly were all on deck.
Which athletes are Canada’s best hopes for gold? Can the Canadian men’s and women’s hockey teams beat the U.S.? Why is ICE providing security services at the Games? And what is going on with all the issues with the ice in Milan and Cortina? Click here to see their responses in the comments section.
