There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

The Winter Olympics promise plenty of high adrenaline, fierce competition, historic firsts and emotional moments over 2 1/2 weeks. Here are some of the names and narratives to keep an eye on.

CBC, Canada's Olympic Network, will offer 22 hours of live coverage every day from the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, with over 1,200 hours of live content available on its digital platforms. Here’s how you can watch all of CBC's live Olympic coverage.