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Milan Cortina Olympics officially begin with opening ceremony
The opening ceremony featured 1,250 volunteer performers and two cauldrons at venues 250 miles apart, highlighting Italy's cultural heritage and Olympic traditions.
- On Friday, Vice President JD Vance was booed during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, with social posts amplifying the reaction.
- Thursday, JD Vance drew widespread scorn online after appearing at the U.S. women's hockey match, amid criticism for calling the press `one of the least trusted institutions`.
- CBC's live feed captured the crowd and the commentator's reaction, with broadcaster Adrienne Arsenault saying `Oop.. those are a lot of boos for him... whistling, jeering, some applause.`
- During the Parade of Nations, a smattering of boos greeted Israel's small delegation, reflecting tensions tied to the war in Gaza, while U.S. athletes were met with applause.
- Amid cultural tributes, observers noted `those boos sure sounded real, though`, reflecting mixed reactions at San Siro Stadium during the opening celebration.
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Four‑site ceremony opens Milan‑Cortina Winter Games
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