taliolümpiamängudest

The Taliolümpiamängud, or Winter Olympic Games, are a major international multi-sport event held every four years for sports practiced on snow and ice. First held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, they were originally held in the same year as the Summer Olympics. Since 1994, the Winter and Summer Olympics have been staggered, with an intervening two years between them.

The Games feature a wide array of disciplines, including alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, short track speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, and snowboarding. Athletes from countries all over the world compete, representing their national Olympic committees.

The organization of the Taliolümpiamängud is overseen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Host cities are selected through a bidding process years in advance, and they must meet stringent requirements for venues, infrastructure, and security. The Games are a significant cultural and economic event for the host nation and city, attracting global attention and promoting winter sports worldwide. The most recent Winter Olympics were held in Beijing, China, in 2022. The next Games are scheduled for Milan-Cortina, Italy, in 2026.