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Published on 18:29 GMT

Italy’s version of Own The Podium is minting gold

Open this photo in gallery:Gold medalist Federica Brignone of Italy celebrates after receiving her gold medal for winning the women's giant slalom at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Sunday.Julian Finney/Getty …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 05:08 GMT

Beyond Olympics' pageantry, sports excellence, economic, global concerns weigh heavy in Italy

For all the pageantry on display at the Winter Olympics in Italy, the prevailing emotion on the ground is not one of optimism but unease. Behind the prepared speeches and choreographed panels, the fierce competition and award ceremonies, athletes, …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing
Published on Feb 16, 2026

Italy's athletes shine at the Milan Cortina Olympics

CORTINA D'AMPEZO, Italy — Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride, Italy's athletes are shining gold in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps. Riding high on the performances of national stars like Alpine skier Frederica …

Source: Central Florida Public Media - Public Broadcaster
Published on 20:08 GMT

Swiss TV calls Israeli Olympic bobsleigh captain a ‘supporter of genocide’ in Gaza

During the Israeli bobsleigh team’s two-man event Monday at the Milano Cortina Olympics, a Swiss commentator questioned the participation of driver AJ Edelman in the 2026 Winter Games, suggesting that he should be barred over his “support of the genocide …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 18:23 GMT

Russian and Belarussian flags to return at 2026 Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has granted 10 athletes from Russia and Belarus wildcard spots for the upcoming Winter Games in Italy from March 6-15. The IPC on Tuesday told news agencies AFP and SID that the limited number of athletes would …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 18:29 GMT

Men’s curling into semis with win over Great Britain; Canada defends gold in women’s team pursuit

02/17/26 16:19 Canadians finish 18th, Germany sweeps two-man bobsled podium Open this photo in gallery:Taylor Austin and Shaquille Murray-Lawrence celebrate after their final run.Annegret Hilse/ReutersCanada’s two-man bobsleigh team has placed …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 20:29 GMT

Not just neutral athletes: How Russia is running shadow campaign against Ukraine at the 2026 Winter Olympics

While Ukrainian athletes chase medals on the slopes and ice of Italy, Russia is working just as hard to make sure the world sees them differently. The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina were supposed to be about sport. For Ukraine’s delegation, already …

Source: Insight News Media - Indeterminate
Published on 21:09 GMT

Inside the Winter Olympics: ASU students experience the gold standard of sports marketing in Milan

When Daniel McIntosh talks about the Olympic Games, he does not start with medals or podiums. He starts with planning, branding and experience. “This is a sports business trip where the classroom becomes the event itself,” said McIntosh, a teaching …

Source: Arizona State University - Neutral
Published on 16:52 GMT

The endurance sport making its Winter Olympics debut in Milan

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 21:13 GMT

Captain of Israeli Olympic Bobsled Team Responds to Swiss Commentator’s Claims He ‘Supports Genocide in Gaza’

The captain of Israel’s bobsled team competing in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics in Italy has responded to remarks made by a commentator on the Swiss network Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS) who claimed the athlete should have been banned from the Olympics …

Source: Algemeiner Journal - Center-right
Published on 14:55 GMT

Why basketball should be in the Winter Olympics

LIVIGNO, Italy — The original concept of the Winter Olympics was simple. In the early 1920s, a movement was born within the International Olympic Committee to designate a week for celebrating sports on snow and ice. By 1964, it had grown to more than 1,000 …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on 19:57 GMT

Olympic medical director and Western prof reflects on role of health

As the Winter Olympics unfold in northern Italy, athletes are pushing speed, strength and endurance to their limits on snow and ice. For Dr. Jane Thornton, the real test lies beyond the competition – in the systems that determine how athletes are cared for …

Source: Western University - Pending
Published on 13:27 GMT

Winter Olympics 2026: The breakout stars from Milano Cortina

The Winter Olympics 2026 have provided us with a wealth of entertainment, whether you’ve been watching the games live or scrolling social media. There’s been cheating scandals, figure skating dramas, disqualifications, marriage proposals and a whole lot of …

Source: Dazed & Confused - Left-wing
Published on 17:47 GMT

Olympics figure skating live results: Team USA women…

Updated Feb. 17, 2026, 12:45 p.m. ET MILAN — One of the most anticipated events at the 2026 Winter Olympics is underway today, with the “Blade Angels” of the United States headlining. The women's singles figure skating field is stacked, and the …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 15:13 GMT

US skier protests women’s exclusion from Olympic sport while cheering for brother at Milan Cortina

TESERO, Italy (AP) — U.S. team skier Annika Malacinski attended the Nordic combined at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday… TESERO, Italy (AP) — U.S. team skier Annika Malacinski attended the Nordic combined at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday to …

Source: WTOP - Maryland - Neutral
Published on 16:22 GMT

Opinion | The UN pausing wars for 52 days during the Olympics is not enough

Flags of member nations flying at United Nations Headquarters on Dec. 30, 2005. Joao Araujo Pinto via Flickr Since 1993, the United Nations has fulfilled the ancient Greek tradition of the Olympic truce to ensure that athletes are not attacked in their …

Source: TNR News Record - Ohio - Center-left
Published on 15:23 GMT

Some Olympic Athletes Are Pocketing $792,000 for Winning a Gold Medal. Here’s Which Countries Pay the Most.

For some Olympic athletes, a gold medal isn’t just about the glory. It’s about the payday. While the International Olympic Committee awards no prize money, many countries offer their own cash bonuses to podium finishers. Singapore is the most generous, …

Source: Entrepreneur - Neutral
Published on 16:07 GMT

US skier Annika Malacinski protests women’s exclusion from Olympic sport

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 18:27 GMT

There's one Olympic sport where women are still not allowed to compete

The Winter Olympics have one event in 2026 where women are still not allowed to compete. Nordic combined — ski jumping and cross-country in one — remains the only Winter Olympic sport that does not include women, even though women compete on the World Cup …

Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 08:45 GMT

Meloni Calls Olympic Protesters ‘Enemies of Italy’

(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has denounced anti-Olympics protesters and alleged saboteurs as “enemies of Italy” after violent clashes in Milan and disruptions to the country’s rail network over the weekend. The incidents took place during …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 08:36 GMT

Italy’s PM Denounces Olympic Dissenters for being Enemies of Italy

(MENAFN) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticized anti-Olympics demonstrators and those responsible for infrastructure sabotage as “enemies of Italy,” following clashes and disruptions tied to protests during the Milano-Cortina 2026 …

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Published on February 10, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

Revealed: The Stories of Fallen Athletes Depicted on Vladyslav Heraskevych’s Banned Olympic Helmet

Full list released of 20+ fallen Ukrainian athletes from Vladyslav Heraskevych’s banned Olympic helmet, documenting lives cut short by the invasion. KYIV, UKRAINE, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the International Olympic …

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Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:16 GMT

Loud Jeering at Israeli, US delegations Erupt 2026 Winter Olympics

(MENAFN) The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday was disrupted by loud jeering from spectators as the delegations representing the United States and Israel made their entrance into San Siro stadium. The US team was headed …

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Published on February 8, 2026 - 15:22 GMT

Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony Boos US, Israeli Delegations

(MENAFN) The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday saw loud boos directed at the American and Israeli delegations as they entered San Siro stadium. US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 13:50 GMT

Continuing a 50-Year Legacy: Drs. Randy Viola, Thomas Hackett, David Kuppersmith, Leslie Vidal and Sonny Gill to ...

Vail, Colorado, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing a proud Olympic tradition that began 50 years ago in Innsbruck, Austria, physicians from The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) will once again support the world’s …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:27 GMT

Ukraine Calls FIFA Chief ‘Moral Degenerate’ Over Russia Athlete Comments

(MENAFN) Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has condemned FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a “moral degenerate” after Infantino criticized bans on Russian athletes. Speaking to a news agency on Monday, Infantino said that bans and boycotts “don’t …

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Published on February 2, 2026 - 09:48 GMT

Jinjiang Culture & Tourism Group · 2026 "Samaranch Cup" Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Tournament opens in ...

JINJIANG, China, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Jinjiang Culture & Tourism Group · 2026 "Samaranch Cup" Asian Basketball Masters Invitational Tournament kicked off on Feb. 1 in Jinjiang, a coastal city in Fujian Province in southeast …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 19:33 GMT

AMMWEC Congratulates Bangladesh Nationalist Party Leadership on Landmark Electoral Victory and Democratic Transition

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leaders on …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Visits GALT Aerospace

GALT Aerospace welcomed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to its HQ for a visit focused on defense innovation, workforce development, and supporting national security. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GALT Aerospace, …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

Restoration project kicks off at WWII Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument

American Battle Monuments Commission takes steps to ensure historic site is safe, accessible for future generations ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Battle Monuments Commission marked the start …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

GoodFirms Launches Neobank Development Resource Hub for Digital Bank Builders

Goodfirms launches a curated Neobank Development Companies resource hub to connect fintech startups with trusted experts, accelerating neobank launches. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoodFirms, a global …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

Scantrust Acquires Trust Codes Global, Cementing the Growing Company’s Leadership in APAC

The acquisition strengthens Scantrust capabilities and presence in New Zealand and Australia LAUSANNE , SWITZERLAND &, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scantrust, the all-in-one QR code solution for global …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Dr. Masoud Saman Recognized as a Leading Authority in Ultrasonic and Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Again.

NYC facial plastic surgeon known for preservation techniques, global patient base, and advanced recovery protocols NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Masoud Saman, a double board-certified facial plastic …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

Toby Braun Recognized as One of the Most Influential Figures Globally in Private Intelligence and Complex Investigations

Strategic Leadership at the Intersection of Intelligence, Investigation, and Risk MIAMI , FL, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Toby Braun is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures globally in private …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:25 GMT

UPHOME Launches Operational Continuity Program for Smart Home Developments

UPHOME introduces a specialized technical pathway for builders and developers to ensure long-term operational stability for smart residential projects. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UPHOME, a provider of …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:22 GMT

Submissions Open for 2026 Top Agri-food Pioneers

Submissions for the Global Network of Innovators Created by the World Food Prize Foundation Coincide with the Organization's 40th Anniversary DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Submissions are now open for …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Environment ...
Published on February 17, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

Kanerika Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Globally recognized certification reinforces the trust clients place in Kanerika with their data platforms and cloud infrastructure. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kanerika has earned its ISO 9001:2015 certification …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Paragon Capital Group Announces The Crestwood, New Rural EB-5 Investment Opportunity in Mammoth Lakes, California

MAMMOTH LAKE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paragon Capital Group, a U.S.-based real estate investment and EB-5 sponsorship firm, today announced the launch of Crestwood, a luxury residential development structured as …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

The University of Georgia and MRII announce the launch of 'Evolving Methods in Market Research'

A new addition to their expanding series of topically driven consumer insights courses ATHENS, GA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel and Market Research …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

ACMP Celebrates International Women’s Day with Global Panel on Leadership, Service, and Growth

The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) will mark International Women’s Day with a powerful global conversation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Change Management …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

AMPP Expands Global Access to Standards Through New Partnership with BSB Edge

AMPP partners with BSB Edge to expand global distribution of its standards, increasing access for engineers, asset owners, and contractors worldwide. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Esomar and Globo announce partnership for Esomar Latam 2026 in Rio de Janeiro

Partnership supports visibility and thought leadership for Esomar’s annual Latin America conference, March 22–24, 2026 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esomar, the global community for data, research and insights, …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:55 GMT

NÎMES URBAN TRAIL, MORE THAN JUST SPORT

NIMES, FRANCE, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th edition of the Nîmes Urban Trail delivered on all its promises, attracting more than 15,000 participants and 40,000 spectators over two days, showcasing Nîmes at its very best: a …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

ITDP Shares Global Framework to Strengthen and Expand Good Public Transport Systems

"Building Better Public Transport Systems: Public Transport Principles" is designed to help cities define, evaluate, and improve their public transport. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Sasha’s Pet Resort Supports World Spay Day Throughout Month of February

This effort focuses on companion animals such as dogs and cats, as well as community/feral cats and street dogs. REDMOND, WA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sasha’s Pet Resort, a well-established name in the Pacific …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:31 GMT

Orq.ai Launches Standalone AI Router, Addressing Enterprise Sovereignty and Cost Control Demands

European AI development platform responds to rising AI costs, infrastructure lock-in and sovereignty demands as routing becomes a critical control layer. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orq.ai, the generative AI …

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Published on February 17, 2026 - 13:28 GMT

National Black Church Initiative Honors and Salutes the Life of our Beloved Brother in Christ The Rev. Jesse Jackson

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, express its sadness and love …

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