The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games officially commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony, despite logistical concerns surrounding its multi-location format, as reported by BBC World. The ceremony, split across Milan's San Siro stadium and venues in Cortina, Livigno, and Predazzo, featured performances by Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. The event was also marked by a moment of controversy when Vice President JD Vance was booed by some in attendance.
The opening ceremony at the San Siro stadium included the lighting of two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and the other in Cortina, according to BBC World. Andrea Bocelli's performance of "Nessun Dorma" accompanied the torch's entry into the stadium. The U.S. delegation, clad in white Ralph Lauren coats, entered the stadium to cheers and whistles. However, the mood shifted when Vice President Vance and his wife appeared on the screens, leading to audible jeers and boos, as reported by the NY Times.
Meanwhile, American alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn, a three-time Olympic medalist, is determined to compete in the Winter Olympics despite tearing her ACL in a World Cup race. According to Fox News, Vonn completed her first women's downhill training run a week after the injury. She wore the No. 10 bib and a brace on her left knee. Sports medicine expert Dr. Rick Lehman assessed her chances and the risks involved, noting her mental toughness. Vonn stated that her ACL is "100% gone," but she remains focused on her comeback, according to Fox News.
In other news, Japan is heading to the polls for its second general election in as many years, as reported by BBC World. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is betting on her personal popularity to secure a clear public mandate for the Liberal Democratic Party. This is a political gamble, as her predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, made a similar move and lost badly.
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