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Milan Cortina launches probe after Olympic medals crack and break

Organizers of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have opened an investigation after several medals cracked or broke just minutes after being awarded to athletes during the opening weekend of competition. The issue came to light when American downhill gold medalist Breezy Johnson revealed that her......

Italy investigates train disruptions amid winter Olympics opening weekend

Italian authorities have launched an investigation after a series of incidents disrupted rail traffic in central Italy during the opening weekend of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, raising concerns over possible acts of sabotage. The disturbances affected several railway lines near major transport......

Italian police gain preemptive arrest powers before protests

The Italian government approved a sweeping security decree Thursday granting police authority to detain suspected troublemakers up to 12 hours before public demonstrations, a move civil liberties groups denounced as a constitutional rights violation. The cabinet acted one day before planned protests......

Italy foils suspected Russian cyberattacks targeting Milan-Cortina winter olympics

Italian authorities have announced that several cyberattacks believed to be linked to Russian actors were successfully neutralized ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, set to open in the coming days. According to Italy’s foreign minister, the attempted intrusions targeted a number......

Fashion spotlight on Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics draw near, teams and organizers have unveiled striking national uniforms and ceremonial outfits that blend cultural heritage with high fashion, fitting for a host in one of the world's style capitals. The opening ceremony, set for February 6 at Milan's......

Winter sports federations reject cyclo-cross and cross-country at the 2030 winter olympics

The idea of expanding the Winter Olympics to include cyclo-cross or cross-country running has been firmly rejected by the international federations governing snow and ice sports. The 2030 Winter Games, to be held in the French Alps, will not see these disciplines added to their program. The debate began......

Morocco and Hungary strengthen ties with new sports agreement

Morocco’s Special Olympics team triumphed over Hungary with a 3–0 victory in a futsal match held at the Ibn Rochd Complex in Rabat. The match followed the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Special Olympics Morocco and Special Olympics Hungary, aimed at enhancing collaboration......

Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Paris 2024 Olympics, returns to the French capital

The majestic mechanical horse that captivated millions during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has returned to the French capital. “Zeus,” the 10-tonne creation that galloped across the Seine in a stunning display of artistry and engineering, is being showcased this weekend......

Trump establishes Olympics task force to streamline 2028 Los Angeles Games preparations

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order establishing a White House Olympics task force to oversee security, logistics, and other critical preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The initiative is designed to coordinate efforts between federal, state, and local governments......