Over six decades since an African nation made its Winter Olympics debut, the continent's first medal remains elusive. Can any of the eight in Milan-Cortina achieve medal success?

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin this week when competitors walk under the wave of their nation's flags at Friday's Opening Ceremony. The ceremony not only offers Olympians a chance to represent their country on the international stage,

From the House of Federations in Cotonou to the Italian Alps, national Olympic committee President Julien Minavoa announced the country's first appearance at the Winter Games, outlining key dates, calling for reforms,

Women's ice hockey gets underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, as does curling and men's Alpine downhill training. Follow for live results.

Even though the Olympics connect the global village, the Winter Games remain a distant dream for Africa, a continent where snow and ice are hard to find. Winter sports face high barriers from the start.

2026 Winter Olympics: For the first time in Olympic history, the Winter Games will be jointly hosted by two cities separated by more than 250 miles. Milan, Italy’s economic and cultural centre, will host the opening ceremony and stage the ice events.