"Spread across more than 265 miles in four different cities from the snowy Dolomites to the sunny - for now - streets of Milan, the Milan-Cortina Olympics delivered one message. Unity. The most widespread Olympic Games in history showcased Italy's idyllic snow-capped mountains, cutting-edge city life and celebrated winter legacy in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Games on Friday."
"The unique setup that required four ceremonies in Milan, Livigno, Predazzo and Cortina d'Ampezzo used movie magic on video screens, a golden ring and Italian icon Andrea Bocelli to bridge the distance between host cities Milan and Cortina and unite the Olympics behind the athletes who will compete across seven sports zones in the next 16 days."
""Let these Games be a celebration of what unites us, of everything that makes us human," International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said in her speech, her first at an Olympic Games under her leadership. "This is the magic of the Olympic Games: inspiring us all to be the best that we can be - together.""
The Milan-Cortina Olympics stretched across more than 265 miles and four host cities, combining mountain venues and urban stages. The opening ceremonies used video screens, a golden ring and Andrea Bocelli to connect Milan, Livigno, Predazzo and Cortina d'Ampezzo and emphasize armonia, or harmony. IOC president Kirsty Coventry called for celebration of what unites humanity. The 2026 Games are the first officially hosted by two cities and cover seven competition zones over 16 days. Geopolitical tensions shadow the event, with limited participation from Russian and Belarusian athletes and visible crowd reactions to political figures and protests. American athletes received warm receptions.
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