Monaco to Shine at 2026 Winter Olympics: A Web of Alliances and Rivalries

Monaco Poised to Make Mark on 2026 Winter Olympics

Located at the western tip of Europe, Monaco has long navigated the complex geopolitics of the region, walking a fine line between its relationships with powerful neighbors like France and Italy. The principality's involvement in the Winter Olympics dates back to 1928, when it hosted the II Winter Olympics, won by Norwegian skier Johan Grøttumsbraten.