There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.
Women's ice hockey gets underway at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Thursday, as does curling and men's Alpine downhill training. Follow for live results.
The last time Simone Biles wowed the world was 556 days ago at the Paris Olympics. Since then, fans have been counting the days for her return.
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen represents Brazil in alpine skiing, and he has a chance to win South America's first Winter Olympics medal this year.
In November, the Winter Olympic Federations said “such an approach would dilute the brand, heritage, and identity that make the Olympic Winter Games unique.” The group represents sports including skiing, skating, biathlon, curling, luge, bobsled and skeleton.
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