A Cauldron for Milano and Cortina
The Olympic Flame is set to burn at Milan’s Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) and at the Piazza Dibona in the centre of Cortina d’Ampezzo at the climax of the Opening Ceremony in a fortnight from now. Construction has already begun on the cauldron structures designed by Marco Balich, […]
Rediscovering the French gymnastics medallists of 1920
The identities of four previously unrecognised French gymnasts who earned bronze in the team event at the 1920 Antwerp Olympics have been brought to light following meticulous research conducted by descendants of some of the original […]
Milano Cortina Flame in Italian Hands
Milano Cortina 2026 President Giovanni Malago has promised an “incredible 63-day adventure,” as he formally received the Olympic Flame in Athens. “As the Olympic Flame makes its way, it will carry a message of unity and resilience that […]
Storms Threaten Handover Ceremony
A forecast of storms has forced the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) to shorten the Handover Ceremony to Milano Cortina in the historic Panathinaiko Stadium on Thursday morning (December 4th). “The Hellenic Olympic Committee […]
Olympic Flame Visits IOA
The moment when double Olympic luge gold medallist Armin Zöggeler carried the Flame for Milano Cortina into the grounds of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) was emotional and moving. It was also another great moment in the history of an institution […]
Truce Declaration Signed in Ancient Olympia
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has joined the Mayor of Ancient Olympia and the first citizens of Elis and Sparta in signing a declaration supporting the Olympic Truce resolution for the Milano Cortina Games. […]
Tears for IOC President Coventry as Flame Begins Journey
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry shed a tear or two as the Olympic Flame for the Winter Game in Milano Cortina began from Ancient Olympia. “These Games come at a critical part in our history, […]
Milano Cortina Lights the Fire Within
The Winter Torch Relay for Milano Cortina 2026 is to begin at an indoor location on Wednesday (November 26) in an attempt by officials to minimise the impact of adverse weather. The Flame is to be handed to alpine skier Alexandros “AJ” Ginnis by High […]
Memories of the Winter Olympic Flame
When the Flame for Milano Cortina 2026 is lit on Wednesday (November 26) by High Priestess Mary Mina, it will set in motion the final approach to the third Winter Olympics on Italian soil. Set against the dark winter days, the Olympic Flame might […]
Olympic Truce for Milano Cortina 2026 invoked at UN
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has formally endorsed a resolution calling for an Olympic Truce during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics next year. Around the world, conflict and division continue to cause […]
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