The Olympics Rings are seen in Cortina d'Ampezzo as preparations are made for the opening ceremony ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on January 31, 2026.

During every medal ceremony at the Olympic Games, the flags of the countries represented by the winners are raised behind the podium. But one flag unites all the competitors: the Olympic rings.

As the Paris Games approach, so does the Olympic torch. Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, ...