Sweden looks to lock up first place in Group B when they face France on Sunday, as women’s ice hockey action continues at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Here's a look back at the history of the Winter Olympics, including when the first games were held and where they've been hosted.

VAL D'ISERE, France (AP) — The skiing resort of Val d’Isère in the French Alps took a big step Monday toward hosting events at the 2030 Winter Olympics which France will organize. Through a vote of its municipal council,

Representatives from Utah, France and Italy signed a memorandum of agreement Friday aimed at sharing expertise and working together on sustainability, research and long-term Olympic legacy. The agreement brings together organizers from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, the 2030 French Alps Games and Utah’s 2034 Winter Olympics.

As humans continue to burn planet-heating fossil fuels, winter is changing: Snowfall is declining, snowpack is shrinking and temperatures are rising in many places. For those who rely on snow for their livelihoods,

Team USA’s Ilia Malinin celebrates with his gold medal after the figure skating team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) France’s Surya Bonaly performs a back flip during her free skate program Feb.