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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

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