Winter Olympics 2026

Hazel Irvine fronts the live opening of day four of the 25th edition of the Games. The coverage features events taking place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Broadcast on BBC 1, the programme brings viewers the latest competitions from the two Italian venues.

The broadcast is an episode of a live sports programme that forms part of the fourth day’s coverage of the 25th edition of the Games. It is scheduled on BBC1 1 and is presented as a standalone instalment in the series of daily broadcasts that follow the event. Hazel Irvine takes the lead as the presenter for the opening segment of day four. She guides the audience through the live feed, introducing the competitions that are being staged in Italy. The coverage pulls together action from both Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, giving viewers a glimpse of the events taking place across the two host towns. The episode’s focus remains on the live relay of the Games, with the camera work and commentary centred on the Italian venues. By linking the scenes from Milan with those from Cortina d’Ampezzo, the broadcast aims to provide a cohesive picture of the day’s sporting programme. Hazel Irvine’s role is to keep the flow smooth, moving from one location to the next as the competitions unfold, ensuring that the audience receives a clear and continuous account of the day’s happenings.