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.
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games begin on February 6 and will run until February 22, turning northern Italy into the global center of winter sport. This year’s edition is the 25th Winter Olympics since the inaugural Games in Chamonix in 1924.
From the House of Federations in Cotonou to the Italian Alps, national Olympic committee President Julien Minavoa announced the country's first appearance at the Winter Games, outlining key dates, calling for reforms,
"Amid pressing international conflicts, the Olympics is one of the most significant geopolitical events of the year."
Olympics fans can expect a unique dual-city setting, new events and even a new sport, and more TV coverage here in the United States than ever.
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