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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

The stage is set for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, said International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry , as she opened the 145th IOC Session at Milan’s iconic Teatro alla Scala in the presence of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella. “Everyone you meet cannot wait for the Games to begin. There is definitely an Olympic vibe building in the streets of Milan, in Cortina and in all host regions, and more specifically in the hea

Team GB and ParalympicsGB launch Milano Cortina 2026 schools’ challenge Team GB and ParalympicsGB have launched a challenge designed to inspire children aged 5-11 and their families to get active in the lead up to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Get Set for Milan, funded by Sport England, through the National Lottery, invites young people across the UK to embark on a virtual journey between all the major sporting venues of the Milano Cortina 2026

Men’s World Champion Bruce Mouat and Olympic gold medallist Jen Dodds made their first overseas appearance of the season this week at the Geneva Mixed Doubles Invitational, sharpening their form for competing in two disciplines at next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Mouat’s men’s team recently captured the Grand Slam Tour Challenge title to retain their world-leading status, while Dodds and her women’s teammates continue climbing the world rankings, aiming to defend th

They are the rising stars of British ice danc: Phebe Bekker and James Hernandez, a perfectly synchronized pair on the ice. Two-time...