There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

Everything to know about biathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, including competition preview, event guide, top athletes, how to watch and daily schedule.

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Discover the complete Winter Olympics 2026 guide here. Find out when and where you can stream the Milan Cortina Games below!

Here's a full list of the countries in the 2026 Olympics.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially get underway on Friday, February 6, with the Opening Ceremony, which features the flag bearers from every participating country making the march alongside the country’s flag and their countrymates who will be

Here are 17 figures to know about the Milan Cortina Games—from the eye-popping equipment costs to the multibillion-dollar budget to the age of the oldest arena. (Hint: It was built by the ancient Romans.) Any Olympics is a huge undertaking, but this year ...