BEIJING | Xinhua | As the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened Friday night, 15-year-old Chen Keyu, a rising star on China’s national ice hockey team, sat glued to her screen in Shenzhen, tracking every shift of the hockey competitions in Italy.

Speed skater Ning Zhongyan and short track speed skater Zhang Chutong will serve as China's flagbearers at the

The People’s Republic of China named a 126-athlete squad for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. This contingent of athletes, China’s largest-ever team for an overseas Winter Games, heads to Italy to compete across 15 disciplines.

The Olympic Winter Games showcase some of the most thrilling and demanding sports in the world, and the athletes who dominate them are now earning more than ever before. From icy slopes to packed arenas,

USA’s Alysa Liu won a historic gold medal. The women’s hockey team also beat Canada to clinch the gold. Follow here for live updates.