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Olympic Closing Ceremony brings Games to historic Verona Arena

The 2026 Winter Olympics conclude at Verona Arena, marking the first Olympic Closing Ceremony held at a UNESCO World Heritage site.

19 Olympic Games Facts That Are So Interesting, You Just Might Bring Them Up In Conversation

He has 28 total, including 23 gold, three silver, and two bronze across five Olympic Games from 2000–2016. Al Bello / for Octagon 15. There is no specific age limit to participate in the Olympic Games.

In a Gladiator Coliseum, Milan Cortina Closes the Olympics Better Than Ever Before

Ancient themes and a stunning setting brought the curtain down on a Winter Games that showcased some of oldest myths in the sporting world.

Where the word 'Olympics' comes from and what it means to someone who competed there

The word "Olympics" is rooted in ancient Greece. In Greek mythology, the gods would descend from Mount Olympus into the town of Olympia to gather and socialize with humans, according to Matthew Llewellyn, co-director of the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research at California State University, Fullerton.

When do the 2026 Olympics end? Date, timing of the Closing Ceremony

Here's what to know about the Closing Ceremony, and when the 2026 Olympics officially end. The Closing Ceremony is slated to begin at 1 p.m. CT Sunday. Coverage of the 2026 Olympics Closing Ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. CT on Feb. 22 on NBC, Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

Italy throws farewell party, passes Olympic torch to France

The 2026 Winter Olympics ended as the twin flames in co-host cities Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were extinguished during a closing ceremony inside ancient Verona Arena.