Team Brazil and Team Mongolia understood the assignment. IThe 2026 Olympic Games are finally here. The 25th Winter Olympiad kicked off tonight in Milan with the traditional Opening Ceremony. Each host city takes creative liberties with the entertainment portion of the program.

The Italian luxury brand conscripted Metsavaht to outfit the country's team, including flag-bearers Lucas Pinheiro Braathen and Nicole Silveira.

Among the array of looks designed for the occasion was Moncler's iconic Karakorum jacket, reinterpreted in a new light. Sleek, sculptural, and technologically perfected for peak alpine performance, the silhouette brings together the very best of Moncler's visionary style and Brazil's vibrant culture.

MILAN (AP) — When Lucas Pinheiro Braathen tells people in Brazil that he represents the country in Alpine skiing, he says they don’t believe him. They just might if he wins Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medal next month.

Whether in London or Paris, Sochi or Beijing, the Olympics opening ceremonies are always astonishing. Look back at some of the best moments ahead of Friday's kickoff in Milan

Between Snoop Dogg’s commentary and the new sport “skimo,” there’s a lot to get excited about at this year’s Winter Olympics, beginning today.