Event Brief
Winter Games Begin with Opening Ceremony in Italy
Filed: Feb 06, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: The 2026 Winter Olympic Games kicked off with a grand ceremony across northern Italy.
WHO: Olympic Committee
WHAT: Opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games
WHEN: Feb 05, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Northern Italy
WHY: To celebrate the start of the Winter Olympic Games
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