The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially the XXV Winter Olympic Games, concluded after 16 days of thrilling competition across multiple venues in Lombardy and northeast Italy.
The closing ceremony was held at the historic Verona Arena, marking the end of an action-packed edition that featured dramatic comebacks, intense rivalries, and standout performances.
Participation & Highlights
- Total Participating Nations: 93
- Athletes competed in a wide range of winter sports events across several Italian host sites.
Medal Tally Leaders
- Norway topped the medal table with a record 18 gold medals—the highest gold tally ever by a country in Winter Olympics history—finishing with 41 total medals.
- United States secured second place with 12 gold medals and 33 medals overall.
Next Winter Olympics
The Olympic flag was passed on to France, where the next Winter Games are scheduled to take place from February 1–17, 2030, in the French Alps.
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