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There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing thousands of athletes from around the world together for more than two weeks of competition — and the Games are a gold mine for statistics.
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.
Keep up with all the medals handed out during the 2026 Milano Cortina games.
The Parade of Nations ranged from countries with a single athlete to those with massive rosters. Here's which country has the most 2026 athletes. (AP Photo)
The first five gold medals of the Milan Cortina Games were handed out today, plus action continued in women's hockey, curling, luge and more