There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

MILAN (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's former coach is back at the Winter Olympics, this time working with a Georgian athlete, and the World Anti-Doping Agency isn't happy about it. WADA president Witold Banka said Thursday at the Milan Cortina Games that he's not comfortable with Eteri Tutberidze’s presence at the competition.

With the 2026 Winter Olympics just a few days away, here's the official medal count for each country heading into the Games.

From Team USA to Italy and Canada, fashion giants shape national identity at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.