Squiz Kids Your Shortcut to... The Winter Olympics and Paralympics
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Feb 2, 2026 A rapid tour from the first Winter Games in 1924 to the split-hosting plan in Italy for 2026. Wild winter sports are introduced, including headfirst skeleton and the new ski mountaineering event. Aussie milestones and athletes to watch are highlighted. The Paralympics' growing inclusion and the scale of the Games are also covered.
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From Tiny Mountain Meet To Global Games
- The Winter Olympics began as a small 1924 event in Chamonix with 16 countries and a few sports, focused on skiing and skating.
- Over a century it expanded into a global, multi-venue event now spanning cities and mountains like Milano Cortina 2026.
Games Spread Across Cities And Mountains
- Milano Cortina 2026 spreads events across the largest geographic area in Winter Olympic history, linking city arenas and mountain venues.
- Milan hosts ice sports while Cortina d'Ampezzo hosts snow and sliding events five hours apart.
Sports Shift Toward Speed And Risk
- Winter sports evolved from endurance-focused skiing and skating to extreme, gravity-driven events emphasizing speed and risk.
- Newer events push athletes to higher speeds and more daring feats, changing the character of the Games.