The 2026 Winter Olympics kicked off in Milan Cortina with the opening event of the curling competition, but the excitement was briefly interrupted just five minutes in due to a power outage. Despite this setback, Sweden and Canada managed to secure early victories as the curling matches resumed following the temporary disruption. The power outage also affected luge training, causing a chaotic start to the Games. Olympic organizers and teams are gearing up for a busy schedule, with multiple mixed doubles matches and other events set to take place. Curling enthusiasts and viewers can follow the competitions as they unfold, with insights into how the sport works and where to watch the events online.