The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan-Cortina from February 6-22, but some athletes may compete in Lake Placid, USA due to delays in the sliding centre's construction. The sliding events are crucial for the Games, and the chief executive hopes to keep them in Italy. Ski mountaineering will debut at the Olympics, featuring sprint races for men and women. Team GB has potential medal contenders, including snowboarders Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes, and freestyle skier Zoe Atkin. The article highlights the optimism for Team GB's performance in Milan-Cortina. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)