""The signal we're giving to hosts is to use what already exists, where people have the know-how and where they're equipped," says Christophe Dubi, Olympic Games executive director for the International Olympic Committee."
"For the 2026 Games, Milan will host the opening ceremony on 6 February at San Siro Stadium, in addition to the ice sport events: figure skating, short track, speed skating and ice hockey. Meanwhile, Livigno and Bormio in the Lombard Alps, as well as Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme in the Dolomites, will provide the backdrop for Alpine competitions. The closing ceremony will be held in Verona, a Northern Italian city located between the two co-hosts."
"Milan alone is gearing up to welcome an estimated 1.6 million spectators over the course of two weeks, leaving locals wondering what the impact on their city will be. Around town, a tentative optimism seems to prevail. Ask a barista, restaurant server or dry cleaner if they're excited for the Olympics, and you'll often get a noncommittal, "sì" delivered with shrugged shoulders and a quick, tilted double head nod."
Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics across more than 22,000 square kilometres, making it the most geographically spread Games to date. The dispersed hosting model follows IOC guidance to prioritise existing venues to reduce costs and boost sustainability. Milan will stage the opening ceremony at San Siro and host ice sports including figure skating, short track, speed skating and ice hockey. Alpine events will take place in Livigno, Bormio, Cortina d'Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme, with the closing ceremony in Verona. Milan expects about 1.6 million spectators over two weeks, prompting mixed local reactions.
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