Key dates toward Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics

The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games are quickly approaching, and with the start of the new year, there are many must-see events for all winter sports fans and enthusiasts.

In 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 launched its volunteer programme with men's tennis world No. 1 Jannik Sinner as its ambassador.

It also revealed the look of the Games, with pictograms representing each Olympic and Paralympic discipline that will feature in the Milano Cortina 2026 programme. Finally, the Organizing Committee also announced the stages of the Olympic Torch Relay, which will arrive in Rome in December 2025 and pass through all Italian provinces before arriving in Milan for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Olympic Games.

On 7 December, the Organising Committee kicked off the holiday atmosphere by lighting a Christmas tree in Milan's Piazza Duomo in front of hundreds of tourists and fans. The Games tree will be lit until Jan. 6, 2025, becoming a landmark for citizens throughout the holiday season.

Looking ahead to 2025, in addition to the stages of the Olympic Torch Relay route, there are many dates to mark on the calendar in advance of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Discover the milestones accompanying athletes, coaches and fans to the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.

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