The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics kicked off Wednesday, as eight countries took the ice for mixed doubles curling. Team USA's debut, however, would have to wait until Thursday, when it took on Norway, which won the silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

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THE stone is rolling as the Winter Olympics curling has begun in Italy! And the sport comprises of three competitions with ten National Olympic Committees in each – women’s, men’s and mixed

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics kicked off Wednesday, as eight countries took the ice for mixed doubles curling. Team USA's debut, however, would have to wait until Thursday, when it took on Norway, which won the silver medal in mixed doubles at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.

With one day to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, some official competition is already underway with curling kicking off and the U.S. women’s hockey team set to launch its quest for gold.

Read more NBC News coverage of the Olympics and the athletes competing. Bryce Bennett is one of the longest tenured Alpine skiers on the U.S. Ski Team, has two World Cup victories, four world championship appearances and is about to participate at his third Winter Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, have arrived as the top skiers in the world are set to compete for their respective nations on the global stage.