Liu's not ready to retire from figure skating after securing dual Olympic gold. But the 2030 Games are a long way out.

The Olympic flag returned to French soil on Monday, less than two years after the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, as preparations began for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps.

VERONA, Italy (AP) — The Milan Cortina Olympics end Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mountain, valley and city venues that made these the most spread-out Winter Games in Olympic history.

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics came to a close with Sunday's closing ceremony at Italy's historic Verona Arena.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry tells organizers they “delivered a new kind of Winter Games” and “set a new, very high standard for the future.”

The 2026 Winter Olympics have officially ended allowing a number of athletes to return home for event payouts. Those competitors that racked up medals may

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Alban/Pool via Imagn Images Fabric pours out from three tubes of paint from above as performers walk on stage during the Opening Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano San Siro Olympic Stadium on Feb. 6, 2026, in Milan, Italy.

The Winter Olympics have come to a close with a thrilling, historical victory by the Team USA men’s hockey team. The 2026 Winter Olympics were filled with breathtaking moments, historical feats, and golden performances.

Swimmer Michael Phelps, gymnast Simone Biles and other all-stars share their Olympic moments and more in these captivating reads