Roger Moore managed it with aplomb. In a thrilling James Bond escape, with sublime dexterity and agility, Moore as 007, went off-piste to evade the enemy agents once again.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially begin on Feb. 6

Cross-country skier Thomas Maloney Westgaard will make some Irish sporting history after being named in Ireland's four-athlete team for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which begin on Friday week.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are shaping up to be the most queer-inclusive Winter Games in history, with a record 45 publicly out athletes set to compete, according to Outsports. The figure marks a significant moment for visibility in elite winter sport, reflecting years of gradual progress and the courage of queer athletes.

The Winter Olympics officially begin with the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 6 (though some events will start as early as Feb. 4). The Milano Cortina 2026 games will run through Feb. 22. The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Northern Italy, primarily in Milan and also the Alpine mountain resort town of Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Four skiers are set to represent Ireland in Italy on the world stage as the Games start this week

Viewers in the UK and Ireland will be able to watch more than 850 hours of action across every sport, venue and medal event on TNT Sports and streaming service discovery+. Coverage starts from £3.99/month in the U.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) has confirmed a four-athlete Team Ireland squad for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, with Irish

Live stream the action from the Cortina Olympic Stadium from anywhere in the world.

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.