Italy ready says Bach 1 year ahead of Milan-Cortina Games

One year out from the Milan Cortina Games, Olympic chief says ‘Italy is ready.’ But is it?
The one-year countdown to the Milan Cortina Olympic Games is on. International Olympics Committee president Thomas Bach has proudly declared “Italy is ready.”
Thomas Bach says Italy ‘ready’ to host 2026 Winter Olympics as one-year countdown begins
International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Bach asked representatives from Italy and five other national committees to join him on stage at Milan’s Strehler Theatre to receive invitations to the 2026 Olympics.
Olympics-Italy starts countdown to 2026 Milano-Cortina Games
Italy began the one-year countdown to the Winter Olympics on Thursday 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.
Bach talks Olympic prospects during Italy visit
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach met with representatives of Italian sport and President Mattarella at CONI's Salone d'Onore in Rome on Tuesday, highlighting the nations support from before his tenure and offering strong support for Italy's ongoing Olympic efforts.
Italy Gears Up for 2026 Winter Olympics with Ambitious Preparations
Italy is counting down to the 2026 Winter Olympics co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with significant investments to ensure readiness. Despite logistical challenges and climate concerns, organizers are confident in showcasing Italy's sportsmanship and sophistication on the global stage.
Italy ready says Bach one year ahead of Milan-Cortina Games
The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, said on Thursday that Italy is ready to write the next chapter of its Olympic history at an event organized at Milan's Piccolo Theatre one year before the 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to kick off.
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