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Amazing images from 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Amazing images from 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics was spectacular.

The 2026 Winter Olympics got underway on Feb. 6 with a dazzling ceremony. There was something for everyone as Milan Cortina went all out to put on a show celebrating Italy. The parade of nations followed as athletes from around the globe marched into the venue. The games will run until Feb. 22 with a series of spectacular events and performances that will see gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to the top three finishes in each.

The 2026 Winter Olympics got underway on Feb. 6 with a dazzling ceremony. There was something for everyone as Milan Cortina went all out to put on a show celebrating Italy. The parade of nations followed as athletes from around the globe marched into the venue. The games will run until Feb. 22 with a series of spectacular events and performances that will see gold, silver and bronze medals awarded to the top three finishes in each.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Italian ballet dancers Antonella Albano and Claudio Coviello perform.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Actors dressed as a symbol of Italian design perform during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A general view of a parade of performers dressed as symbols of Italian imagination and creativity.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Actors dressed as a symbol of Italian cuisine perform during the opening ceremony.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Matilda De Angelis performs with three actors dressed as the great masters of Italian Opera, Giuseppe Verdei, Giacomo Puccini, and Gioachino Rossini.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A general view of a parade of performers dressed as symbols of Italian imagination and creativity.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Olympic mascot Tina and Paralympic mascot Milo on the stage before the Opening Ceremony

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Members of the Corazzieri raise the flag of Italy during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Olympic mascot Tina before the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

A detail view of the cauldron in Cortina.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Performers during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Recording artist Mariah Carey performs during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Mariah Carey performs.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Performers dance during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

The flag of Italy is raised during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Flagbearer Lara Colturi of Team Albania enter with the team.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Flagbearers Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin of Team Armenia enter.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Athletes from Japan led by flag bearer Sena Tomita during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Athletes from Great Britain are led by flag bearer Lilah Fear during the Opening Ceremony.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Flagbearer Erin Jackson of Team United States leads the team in the parade during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Athletes from Israel are led by flag bearer Mariia Seniuk during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony

Category: General Sports

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