The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are shaping up to be extremely gay. Amber Glenn became the first out Olympic women’s figure skater, and sapphic athlete couples like hockey stars Anna Kjellbin and Ronja Savolainen or skeleton pros Kim Meylemans and Nicole Silveira are preparing to face off on the world stage, Heated Rivalry -style.

The tournament begins on Feb. 11 when Saros and Haula take on Slovakia, followed by Forsberg and the Swedes facing the host, Team Italy. Of note, Sweden and Finland will face one another on Feb. 13 in perhaps the most highly anticipated game of the preliminary round.

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This year’s women’s tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in recent memory. Not only because of the excitement of the United States taking on Canada, but also because of the introduction of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, players from all around the globe are showing their talents nightly.

Joy Dunne, a junior forward for the Ohio State women’s hockey team, is representing the United States in the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Dunne, who majors in social work, is the points leader and assistant captain for the second-ranked Buckeyes. (Photo by Corey Wilson)

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