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The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame was created today (24 February) in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom, the spiritual birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. The lighting ceremony, which was supported by Allianz, The Official Insurer of the Paralympic and Olympic Movements, marks the symbolic start of the Flame’s 11 day journey from the UK to Italy, culminating in the Opening Ceremony on 6 March at the iconic Arena di Verona. Great Britain’s three-time Paralympian and fo

(By May Zhao)Flame Lit in Mandeville as Milano Cortina Paralympics Enter “Warm-Up Mode” From 9:45 to 11:00 this morning, the Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics was successfully held in Stoke Mandeville, the United Kingdom. Italy’s Para ice hockey captain Andrea Macri and Britain’s Para alpine skier Millie Knight jointly ignited the Paralympic Flame. Speeches were delivered by IPC President Andrew Parsons, ParalympicsGB President Dan Brooke,

To the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Your Excellencies, distinguished guests, My dear friend Giovanni Malago, Dear athletes, My fellow Olympians, You have been incredible – each and every one of you. Brave. Fearless. Full of heart and passion. You have left it all on the snow and ice. Two unforgettable weeks, living every moment to the fullest. You gave everything – and you shared it with us.  This is the true Olympic spirit: competing, embracing, lifting each other up, what

MILAN, February 21, 2026 - IOC President Kirsty Coventry has praised the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games as a “truly successful” edition that combined outstanding athlete performances, strong public support and record global engagement. Speaking at the IOC’s closing press conference from the Main Media Centre in Milan, President Coventry thanked the Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, volunteers and local communities across all host venues for delivering what s

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry held a press conference following two intense days of sessions focused on athletes, sustainability, and the future of the Olympic Movement. Coventry highlighted her recent visit to the Olympic Village in Milan with the Athletes' Commission, where she met with the athletes and witnessed their enthusiasm, emphasizing that "this energy reminds us why we are here." During the sessions, the IOC addressed institutional

Good evening, Italy! Dear President of the Italian Republic, Your Excellency, Sergio Mattarella, Dear President of the Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, my dear colleague and friend, Giovanni Malagò, Your Excellencies and distinguished guests, Dear athletes, To all of you and everyone who is watching: welcome to Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games! My fellow Olympians, Whether you are here in Milano, in Cortina, Predazzo or Livigno: welcome to your Games. This is