A. Rome & Venice
B. Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo
C. Turin & Genoa
D. Naples & Bari
Background about the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, were held in Italy from 6 to 22 February 2026. They were jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, marking the first Winter Olympics officially co-hosted by two cities. While Milan primarily hosted the indoor ice events, many snow sports took place in and around Cortina d’Ampezzo and other nearby venues. The Games featured 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, including the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering.
Important Key Facts about the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Official Name: Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
- Host Country: Italy
- Host Cities: Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Dates: 6–22 February 2026
- Athletes: Approximately 2,900 from over 90 countries
- Events: 116 medal events in 16 disciplines
- New Olympic Sport: Ski mountaineering
- Exam Relevance: Sports Current Affairs, Olympics, International Events