The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina officially commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony featuring performances by Andrea Bocelli and the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons, according to BBC Breaking. The games, which began across multiple Italian locations, saw a roaring welcome for the Italian team, while Team GB's Lilah Fear and Brad Hall led their respective contingents. American figure skater Ilia Malinin, 21, is the heavy favorite to win the gold medal for the United States, according to Vox.
The opening ceremony marked the beginning of intense competition, with athletes from around the world vying for glory. Sleep quality is a critical factor for performance, and Team USA athletes are receiving sleep support, including memory foam toppers and curated accessories, to optimize their rest in unfamiliar settings, as reported by Wired. The infamous cardboard beds may be in use.
Figure skating fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of Ilia Malinin. "He could still get even better," noted Alex Abad-Santos of Vox, highlighting the potential for Malinin to make Olympic history. The article also mentioned that figure skating is nothing without tension, as athletes defy physics with jumps and twists.
Beyond the ice rink, cross-country skier Jessie Diggins is preparing for her final Olympics, aiming for an individual gold medal, as reported by Time. The games also bring attention to other important issues, including the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes, and developing stories such as an arrest related to alleged political extremism, according to Time.
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