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.
King Felipe, his father King Juan Carlos, his mother Queen Sofia, and his sister, Infanta Cristina, have all participated in several editions of the Olympic Games via the Bourbon tradition of sailing.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will host 116 medal events across 16 sports, starting on February 4 and ending with a closing ceremony on February 22.
GOAL brings you everything you need to know to tune into the 2026 Winter Olympics live from anywhere in the world, with global timings, streaming links and more.
Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports.