The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics officially commenced Friday evening in Milan, Italy, with a vibrant opening ceremony featuring Italian culture, musical performances, and a parade of athletes from over 90 countries. The San Siro stadium served as the primary host, with simultaneous celebrations held in Livigno, Predazzo, and Cortina, according to NPR News.
The ceremony, which took place at the San Siro stadium, paid tribute to Italian music, art, and culture. Italian ballet dancers performed, and the event included tributes to various aspects of Italian heritage, as reported by NPR Politics. The opening also featured performances by Mariah Carey and a dancing stovetop espresso maker, according to NPR News.
Athletes from over 90 nations marched into the stadium, greeted by thousands of spectators. The women escorting each country's athletes during the Parade of Nations wore floor-length puffy coats and oversized sunglasses, as noted by NPR News.
In other news, the Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Awards took place, with Ludwig Göransson and EJAE leading the winners. Göransson won two SCL Awards for his "Sinners" score and the original song "I Lied to You," co-written with Raphael Saadiq, according to Variety.
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