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Follow NBC News live updates for the latest on the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where hockey and snowboarding events will open ahead of the opening ceremony.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics continued on Thursday with ice hockey, curling, snowboarding and more. See a recap of all the action.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top curling teams in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Two USA teams began their 2026 Winter Olympics journey Thursday with victories prior to the Opening Ceremony in Milan. The USA women’s hockey team dominated in its opener with a 5-1 win over Czechia in Milan.

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The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway. Even though the Opening Ceremony won't be held until Friday evening in Milan, events began on Wednesday, including round-robin curling and Alpine skiing men's downhill training.

What is a curling power play? What is the hammer? How many ends? Who's on the U.S. team, and will their stone-cold strategy end the medal drought?

The XXV Olympic Winter Games are officially Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 22, with the opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6. Some preliminary competition is being held before the opening ceremony. Curling started Wednesday, with U.S. curling beginning Thursday, a news release said.

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