One voice carried the weight of tradition across Milan’s Olympic stage, turning a ceremonial anthem into a defining emotional moment of the 2026 Winter Games’ opening night.

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway today with a multi-site opening ceremony spread across northern Italy.

The host of this year's Winter Olympics is a powerhouse in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country Skiing, so sip on this sweet and sour taste of Italy while watching them navigate the slopes.