Get to know how the Olympic tournament is set up ahead of the preliminary round.
Chen Ying-chu of Chinese Taipei competes during the speed skating women's 500m final match at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy, Feb 15, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
There will be 93 countries, plus numerous athletes from Russia and Belarus, competing at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.