The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy officially began on Friday, February 6, featuring the opening ceremony and competitions across several sports, while officials signaled a potential easing of sanctions against Russia in international sports. The Games, held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, will run through the closing ceremony on February 22, with the Paralympics following from March 6 to March 15, according to CBS News.
The opening day also saw the arrival of the first French consul to Greenland, and the opening of a new Canadian consulate in Greenland's capital, Nuuk, as reported by Fox News. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, along with Governor General of Canada Mary Simon, attended the consulate opening, strengthening Canada's presence in the Arctic. This followed efforts by the Trump administration to acquire the island, according to Fox News.
Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) signaled a possible shift in its stance towards Russia. After a decade of sanctions due to a state-sanctioned doping program and the invasion of Ukraine, the IOC, at a meeting in Milan, appeared ready to welcome Russia back into mainstream competition, as reported by the New York Times. IOC President Kirsty Coventry emphasized the organization's understanding of politics, but also its focus as a sports organization.
In other sports news, Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, despite tearing her ACL in a World Cup race a week prior, completed her first women's downhill training run on Friday, according to Fox News. Vonn, wearing a brace and the No. 10 bib, defied expectations at the Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
As Super Bowl Sunday approached, party hosts across America were preparing for the event. While traditional game day fare like chicken wings and pizza were expected, some hosts were planning surprises, according to Fox News.
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