The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top bobsleigh teams in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will formally get underway in a glitzy opening ceremony this evening.

The Opening Ceremony featured the expected Italian flair, with performances highlighting Italian culture and the nation's impacts on the world of music, art, theater and fashion.