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IOC Considers January for Winter Olympics Amid Weather Changes

2/4/2026

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The International Olympic Committee is considering January for Winter Games due to warmer weather.
The shift could affect World Cup scheduling and could conflict with NFL and NBA seasons; the IOC will meet in June.
Karl Stoss, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, said discussions are ongoing about timing for Winter Olympics and Paralympics, with Paralympics possibly in February.
The Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games are scheduled for March 6-15.

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The International Olympic Committee is considering January for Winter Games due to warmer weather.
The shift could affect World Cup scheduling and could conflict with NFL and NBA seasons; the IOC will meet in June.
Karl Stoss, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, said discussions are ongoing about timing for Winter Olympics and Paralympics, with Paralympics possibly in February.
The Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games are scheduled for March 6-15.