One-year countdown to 2026 Milano-Cortina Games begins

Italy began the one-year countdown to the Winter Olympics on Thursday (February 6) with a series of events designed to fuel enthusiasm for the Games that will be co-hosted by Milan and the Alpine town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. "These Olympics Winter Games will offer an unforgettable blend of sport and Italian flair and sophistication," International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said at a ceremony in Milan.