Olympic flame begins its weather-hit journey to Milan-Cortina 2026

France 24Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10:08:48 AM
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Olympic flame begins its weather-hit journey to Milan-Cortina 2026
  • The Olympic flame for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games commenced its journey from Olympia, utilizing a back-up flame due to adverse weather conditions that disrupted the initial ceremony. The flame will traverse nearly 12,000 km across Greece and Italy, carried by 10,001 torchbearers, before arriving at Milan’s San Siro stadium for the opening ceremony on February 6.
  • This development is significant as it marks the beginning of the ceremonial journey leading up to the Winter Games, highlighting the resilience of the Olympic spirit despite challenges. The torch relay serves as a symbol of unity and anticipation for the upcoming international sporting event.
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