The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, are set to take place from February 6 to February 22, 2026
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. This international multi-sport event will be hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, with events also taking place in seven other north-northeastern Italian cities
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. This will be the fourth time Italy has hosted the Winter Olympics, following the 1956 Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, and the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin
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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be notable for several reasons
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. First, it will be the first Winter Olympics to feature multiple host cities, with the opening ceremony held at San Siro Stadium in Milan and the closing ceremony at the Verona Arena
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. This marks a return to Cortina d’Ampezzo, which last hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956
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. Additionally, Milan will host the Olympic Games for the first time
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The Games will feature 116 events in 16 sports, including traditional winter sports like alpine skiing, bobsleigh, and ice hockey, as well as newer additions like ski mountaineering, which will make its Olympic debut
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. The Organizing Committee has emphasized sustainability and legacy, aiming to minimize environmental impact and leave a lasting positive effect on the host cities and regions
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The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will also be the first Winter Olympics under a new International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, who is expected to be elected in 2025
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. The joint bid from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo was selected over a bid from the Swedish cities of Stockholm and Åre
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The vision for the Games includes showcasing Italy’s design style and promoting the “Made in Italy” brand, which is synonymous with excellence worldwide
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. The Games will also highlight the quality of the selected sports infrastructure and contribute to the long-term development strategies of the host cities and regions
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For more information, you can visit the official Milano Cortina 2026 website
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Would you like to know more about any specific events or athletes participating in the Games?
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en.wikipedia.org
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olympics.com
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milanocortina2026.olympics.com
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