Olympic flame lit in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo

The flame of the XXV Olympic Winter Games 2026 (OI-2026) was lit on February 7 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

The cup at the Peace Arch in Milan was lit by three-time Olympic alpine skiing champions Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni.

In Cortina d'Ampezzo, the cup was lit by Italian alpine skier Sofia Goji.

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games: when and where they will be held, the list of Russian athletes

A record number of awards and a green game concept

Sport-Express reported earlier in the day that Milan hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will last until February 22. For the first time, the celebrations are held in four locations at once, and the main part of the ceremony is organized at the San Siro Stadium. 13 Russian athletes are taking part in the Olympics, but they were not allowed by the International Olympic Committee to participate in the team parade at the opening and could only attend as spectators.

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