MILAN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese speed skater Yin Qi is looking for more ways to remain on Olympic ice for the long term, whether as an athlete or eventually as a coach.…
Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland reacts during the women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
MILAN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin attended the opening ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games on Friday in Milan, Italy, upon invitation.…
Gu Ailing of China poses at the awarding ceremony for the freestyle skiing women's freeski slopestyle at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
MILAN, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Standing at the starting line of the Milan oval, Chinese speed skater Liu Hanbin waved to the crowd, then made a quiet, personal gesture.…
Fabrizio (right), a local resident who has visited China five times and is a lover of traditional Chinese culture, practices tai chi with friends near the main cauldron of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Arco della Pace in Milan. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY
As yet another Winter Olympics raises its curtain in Italy, the surging global anticipation for the ice and snow sports extravaganza owes a fair share of credit to the Games' previous host.…
Bronze medalist Su Yiming of China gestures during the award ceremony of the men's snowboard big air at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026.…
Romain Allemand of France competes during the Snowboard Men's Big Air qualification of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026.…
Illustration: Liu Rui/GT.…
The delegation of the People's Republic of China parades into the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Predazzo, Italy, Feburary 6, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
On the evening of February 6, local time, the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially kicked off, blending a century of Olympic memories with the charm of modern technology and attracting global attention to the snow and ice spectacle at the foot of the Alps.…
MILAN, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- As the Olympic flame was lit against the backdrop of the Alps, the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened not only a celebration of winter sports, but also a new chapter for the Olympic Movement itself.…
Vanessa Schaefer (C) of Switzerland vies with Grace Zumwinkle (R) of the United States during the ice hockey women's preliminary round group A match between Switzerland and the United States at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
Gu Ailing of China competes during the freestyle skiing women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
Ban Xuefu of China competes during the Snowboard Men's Parallel Giant Slalom Qualification at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 8, 2026.…
Gold medalist Kimura Kira (C) of Japan, silver medalist Kimata Ryoma (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Su Yiming of China pose for a group photo during the awarding ceremony of the Men's Snowboard Big Air at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 7, 2026.…
Wang Shiyue (L)/Liu Xinyu of China perform during the figure skating team event ice dance rhythm dance of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026.…
Former Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming relays the torch during the torch relay for 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026.…
Julie Zelingrova of the Czech Republic competes during the curling mixed doubles round robin session 4 match between the Czech Republic and Britain of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 5, 2026.…
Ellie Kam (R)/Danny O'Shea of the United States compete during the figure skating team event pair skating short program of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 6, 2026.…
When short-track speed skater Yang Yang seized China's very first Winter Olympics gold medal at Salt Lake City 2002, it heralded the arrival of a thrilling new era for the nation on snow and ice. From that historic breakthrough, China has steadily risen as a competitive force in winter sports.…
Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, significant progress has been achieved in China's winter sports. Xi has emphasized the importance of developing winter sports as well as the ice and snow industry on multiple occasions.…
With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching and memories of Beijing 2022 still fresh, People's Daily reporter He Jieqiong visits the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore China's Olympic journey within the story of the Games.…
Thomas Bach recalls using the result card to hide a smile as Beijing is announced host of the 2022 Winter Games, in 2015. The International Olympic Committee Honorary President for Life revisits the moment in an interview with People's Daily and discusses the planning and delivery of the Beijing Games.…
The allure of the Winter Olympics lies not only in athletes' outstanding performances, but also in the Games' power to inspire broader public engagement. Across China, winter sports culture and tourism resources are being increasingly utilized, ice and snow facilities are continually being upgraded, and the variety of related sports equipment is expanding.…
President Xi Jinping has on multiple occasions elaborated his view on sports. Centered on Olympic spirit and Chinese sporting ethos, he has sought to inspire athletes to compete bravely and perform beyond their limits.…
China has announced its delegation for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, led by defending freestyle skiing champion Gu Ailing. At 22, Gu is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in women's freeski halfpipe and big air from Beijing 2022, firmly establishing herself as a top contender alongside other skilled Chinese freestyle skiers.…
Olympic freestyle skiing champion Gu Ailing participated in the torch relay for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Viadana, Italy, on January 19, 2026. In a social media post, she said the torch symbolizes strength, aspiration, and the unique capacity that sports have to bring people together.…
MILAN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese speed skater Yin Qi is looking for more ways to remain on Olympic ice for the long term, whether as an athlete or eventually as a coach.…
Vanessa Schaefer (C) of Switzerland vies with Grace Zumwinkle (R) of the United States during the ice hockey women's preliminary round group A match between Switzerland and the United States at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland reacts during the women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
Gu Ailing of China competes during the freestyle skiing women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.…
MILAN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese speed skater Yin Qi is looking for more ways to remain on Olympic ice for the long term, whether as an athlete or eventually as a coach.
Vanessa Schaefer (C) of Switzerland vies with Grace Zumwinkle (R) of the United States during the ice hockey women's preliminary round group A match between Switzerland and the United States at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.
Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland reacts during the women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.
Gu Ailing of China competes during the freestyle skiing women's freeski slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 9, 2026.
Highlights of ice hockey preliminary round matches at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics/
Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: Snowboard Men's Parallel Giant Slalom Qualification
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In pics: ice hockey women's preliminary round group B match of Milan-Cortina 2026
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IOC President Coventry looks to Milan-Cortina 2026 Games amid 'bumpy' journey
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Coventry praises Beijing 2022 for inspiring Milan-Cortina venue planning
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Chinese athletes attend figure skating training session before 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
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View of main media center of Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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