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SEOUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after failing to secure qualification spots.

Figure skating has appeared in all editions of the Winter Games, but was once a part of the Summer Olympics. (AP photo)

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics’ early events continued on day -1 ahead of Friday's opening ceremony. After opening the games on day -2 as the first event to start competitive play, curling continued with wins for the U.

MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. athletes in Milan are bracing for what could be a chilly Winter Games reception as political unrest at home over federal immigration enforcement spills into host country and fuels protests against the policies of the Trump administration.

Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Location: Prince Albert Public Library - John M. Cuelenaere Branch Event: Canada vs. USA Women’s Hockey game (also available in Inuktitut) Date and time: Tuesday, Feb. 10 | 1:00 p.m. start Location: Prince Albert Public Library - John M.