Three-Way Tie as Winter Olympics Medal Race Heats Up
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United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to warring parties around the world to observe the Olympic Truce as the 2026 Winter Olympic Games opened in Italy.
In a message marking the inauguration of the Milan-Cortina Games, Guterres said that competition between nations should be limited to sports arenas, not battlefields.
“The only battle of nations that should take place is on the sports field, not on the battlefield. I call on all parties to conflicts to observe the Olympic Truce,” he said.
Describing the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a “beacon of hope,” the UN chief said the athletes’ dedication and perseverance demonstrate what humanity can achieve through unity and peace.
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“Through your efforts, we see what a united world can be — and what humanity can achieve when we strive for our very best,” he added.
Earlier this month, Italian President Sergio Mattarella also called for a truce during the Olympic Games, saying the global event stands firmly against violence and war.
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics took place in Milan on Saturday.
Olympic Sprint Champion Alfred Opens Season With World-Leading 60m Time
Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred made a strong start to her 2026 indoor season on Saturday, clocking a world-leading 7.00 seconds in the 60m at the Woo Pig Classic in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
The 24-year-old sprinter from St. Lucia won her heat in 7.04 seconds before powering to victory in the final with her fastest time of the season.
Alfred, who trains in Texas, is the reigning world indoor 60m champion, having won gold in Glasgow in 2024. She is also the second-fastest performer in the history of the event, with a personal best of 6.94 seconds set in 2023.
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She captured Olympic gold in the 100m at the Paris Games in 2024 and went on to claim bronze at the World Championships in Tokyo last year.
The indoor athletics season will conclude with the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland, scheduled from March 20 to 22.
2026 Winter Olympics medal table
Italy, Japan and Norway jointly lead the medal standings at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after Saturday’s competitions, each securing three medals.
According to the updated medal table, all three nations have won one gold, one silver and one bronze medal apiece.
Sweden follows with two medals, including one gold and one silver, while Switzerland has claimed one gold medal so far.
Slovenia has earned one silver medal, while Canada and China have each secured a bronze.
Medal Table (after Saturday):
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Italy 1 1 1 3
Japan 1 1 1 3
Norway 1 1 1 3
Sweden 1 1 0 2
Switzerland 1 0 0 1
Slovenia 0 1 0 1
Canada 0 0 1 1
China 0 0 1 1
