Cross-country skier Thomas Maloney Westgaard will make some Irish sporting history after being named in Ireland's four-athlete team for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday week.

Four skiers are set to represent Ireland in Italy on the world stage as the Games start this week

The opening ceremony will feature performances from world-famous stars like multiple Grammy Award winner Mariah Carey and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Live stream the action from the Cortina Olympic Stadium from anywhere in the world.

There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are shaping up to be the most queer-inclusive Winter Games in history, with a record 45 publicly out athletes set to compete, according to Outsports. The figure marks a significant moment for visibility in elite winter sport, reflecting years of gradual progress and the courage of queer athletes.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) has confirmed a four-athlete Team Ireland squad for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with Irish