Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century on with a rain-soaked, rule-breaking opening ceremony studded with ...

During every medal ceremony at the Olympic Games, the flags of the countries represented by the winners are raised behind the podium. But one flag unites all the competitors: the Olympic rings.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Bruton covers action sports and the Olympics and Paralympics. This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2026 shows the Verona Olympic ...