The official start of the 25th Winter Olympic Games is given this Friday evening, from 8 p.m., at the San Siro stadium in Milan and simultaneously in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Livigno and Predazzo. On the program: a shower of stars, the parade of the different delegations or the burning of two Olympic cauldrons.
By Julien Benesteau
The February 6, 2026 at 7:06 p.m.modified on February 6, 2026 at 10:10 p.m.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
