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2026 Winter Olympics: Italy, Japan,⁤ and Norway Lead After ​Day one

The 2026 Winter⁤ Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, italy, commenced⁢ with thrilling competitions on February 7th, 2026. The ⁤host nation, Italy, alongside Japan and Norway, emerged as early leaders, each securing ​three medals on the ⁣opening day. This initial medal count ⁢sets the stage for