MILAN (AP) — The IOC elected its first female member from Iran on Wednesday, who became its current youngest representative and opened the Olympic body to scrutiny over the country's record on women in sports.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, mark a historic moment for the Games. Not only because Italy is hosting for the first time since Torino 2006, but because these Olympics will be taking place in multiple locations, with venues scattered across the Italian Alps and Dolomites.

Athletes at the Winter Olympics in Italy are proudly wearing pins from other teams, and some are showing them off on social media.

Here's a full list of the countries in the 2026 Olympics.

A comprehensive and updated look at the full medal standings for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

Keep track of the latest Olympic skiing results from the 2026 Winter Games, including an updated medal count by country and full schedule of events.

Iran and the United States are set to hold negotiations over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme. The 25th Winter Olympics will begin in Milan. In India, PM Modi will hold his annual discussion over exams,

The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off on Friday with an unprecedentedly widespread opening ceremony that was certainly more somber that the Paris 2024 opener but still delivered a classy spectacle and projected an overall elegance that reflects its Italian spirit.