Italian police have used tear gas and a water cannon on protesters near a Winter Olympics venue. The protest that took place on Saturday involved a small group of violent demonstrators at the end of an otherwise peaceful march against the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of U.

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler will be able to compete in the Olympics despite failing a doping test last month, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) said on Friday, after she argued that any offence had been accidental.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the 2026 Winter Olympics open. Two cauldrons — one in Milan and one in Cortina — have been lit, marking a first in the Winter Games’ history. • Italian heritage on display: The opening ceremony paid tribute to Italy’s rich history art and culture.

Plus, a Ukrainian athlete was barred from competition after refusing to give up his plan to race in a helmet commemorating athletes who have been killed since Russia invaded his country.

Italian biathlete Rebecca Passler has been cleared to compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 after Italy’s anti-doping appeals court overturned her provisional suspension. The National Court of Appeal of Nado Italia has accepted her explanation that the banned substance entered her body purely unintentionally.

There are few opportunities to mount an event of this scale, but the Olympics host country showed what it was made of through performances by Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli and Sabrina Impacciatore.

Winter Olympics biathlete cleared to compete after winning appeal against doping suspension - Italy’s Rebecca Passler will be able to compete in front of her home crowd following her successful appeal

Italy's Winter Olympics promised sustainability. But in Cortina, environmentalists warn the Games could scar these mountains for decades.

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American pop star Mariah Carey stunned in a sparkling silver dress while singing the song “Volare” in Italian during the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. Carey performed “Volare,” which was originally composed and sung by Italian artist Domenico Modugno in 1958,