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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

At Santa Giulia World Dance and European Volleyball Championships

The mayor of Milan has announced the reopening of the Olympic flame at the Arch of Peace for the Paralympics, along with plans for nightly live shows during the games.

Feb 26 • 05:42 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

The Olympic Flame Extinguished: The Games in Milan and Cortina Concluded

The Winter Olympic Games in Milan Cortina 2026 concluded with a closing ceremony in Verona, marking the end of a 17-day sporting event featuring nearly three thousand athletes from over 90 countries.

Feb 23 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Milan-Cortina extinguishes its flame and passes the baton to the French Alps

Milan-Cortina celebrated the closing ceremony of the 25th Winter Olympic Games, handing over the responsibility for the next edition to the French Alps in 2030.

Feb 22 • 22:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Liveblog Olympics 2026: "Magical Games": Fire in Italy has gone out

The 2026 Winter Olympics concluded with a closing ceremony in Verona, Italy, where IOC President Kirsty Coventry declared the games officially over as the Olympic flame was extinguished.

Feb 22 • 21:56 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The flame goes out for Tommy. An illness while he is in the lead

Italian biathlon athlete Tommaso Giacomel experienced a health scare during an Olympic event while leading, resulting in his withdrawal from the competition.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He tripped over a cable and the Olympic flame was at risk. Exceptional images from Cortina 1956

The article reminisces about a near-disaster involving the Olympic flame during the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina.

Feb 16 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: The Olympic Games Opened with a Festive Lighting Ceremony in Viljandi County

A kindergarten in Ramsi, Estonia, launched its winter Olympic week with a ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame and raising of the Olympic flag by staff and children.

Feb 9 • 11:17 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Baerbock carries the Olympic flame through Milan for the UN

Annalena Baerbock carried the Olympic flame through Milan on behalf of the United Nations as athletes from 93 countries prepared for the Olympic Winter Games.

Feb 7 • 05:12 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Baerbock Carries the Olympic Flame Through Milan for the UN

German politician Annalena Baerbock carried the Olympic flame through Milan for the United Nations at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, marking attendance from athletes from 93 countries.

Feb 7 • 05:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Olympic Judgment: Donald Trump's Trusted Man Humiliated in Milan – A Significant Observation about Iivo Niskanen

The Milan-Cortina Olympics marked their opening day with a historic double ceremonial flame lighting, and notable observations were made regarding Finnish skier Iivo Niskanen.

Feb 7 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From the torches (in the city streets) to the princesses (at the Royal Palace). In Milan, it's a big celebration for everyone

Thousands of Milanese took to the streets to greet the Olympic Flame as it passed through the city, marking a unique festive occasion for families and sports enthusiasts alike.

Feb 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Italians Offered the World a Magnificent Show, The Olympic Flame Was Lit by Legends

The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo featured a spectacular show with legendary athletes igniting the Olympic flame, including Czech hockey star David Pastrňák, who proudly carried the Czech flag.

Feb 6 • 23:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Olympic Opening Ceremony: Sports Legends Ignited the Olympic Flame, J.D. Vancelle Received a Harsh Welcome

The opening day of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded with the lighting of the torches in Milan and Cortina, highlighted by a ceremony at the San Siro stadium and parallel events across northern Italy.

Feb 6 • 23:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Two torches, three torchbearers, a lot of emotions: the flames of the Games are lit

The Olympic torch was lit in a ceremony featuring torchbearers Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni in Milan, while Sofia Goggia ignited the flame in Cortina, evoking deep emotions.

Feb 6 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

VIDEO | The honor of lighting the Olympic flame was left to Italian skiing legends

Italian skiing legends Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lit the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with Sofia Goggia lighting it in Cortina, accompanied by the arrival of the flame greeted by opera legend Andrea Bocelli at San Siro stadium.

Feb 6 • 22:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Sports

The Olympic Flame Lit, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina Are Launched

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo were officially opened with a ceremony symbolizing harmony between Italian tradition and modernity.

Feb 6 • 22:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

The Winter Olympics were opened with a spectacle in Cortina and Milan

The 25th Winter Olympics officially opened in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan with a unique ceremony lasting three and a half hours, featuring the lighting of the Olympic flame by renowned athletes.

Feb 6 • 22:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

LIVE The Winter Olympics have been opened. We are waiting for the lighting of the Olympic flame

The Winter Olympics have officially commenced in Cortina d'Ampezzo and Milan with a spectacular opening ceremony at the San Siro Stadium.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

The opening ceremony is over: Now the Olympic flame burns in Milan and Cortina

The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place in Italy from February 6 to 22.

Feb 6 • 19:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Opening of the Milano-Cortina Winter Games: celebration in four cities, the Olympic flame will ignite in two

The Milano and Cortina Winter Olympic Games will take place from February 6 to 22, featuring Lithuania's largest ever team of 17 athletes competing in various winter sports.

Feb 6 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

PHOTO | The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics began with a magnificent opening ceremony

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics were officially opened with a grand opening ceremony where the Olympic flame was lit by Italian skiing legends.

Feb 6 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

An Italian Legend is to Light the Olympic Flame

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony will take place tonight at four locations simultaneously, featuring a three-hour show with numerous global stars from sports and entertainment.

Feb 6 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

PM OLÜMPIAL: 1956 Olympic Flame Bearer's Grandson: I Am Very Proud of My Grandfather!

Today marks a special day for Bruno Colli's family as they celebrate the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and reflect on his legacy as the bearer of the Olympic flame 70 years ago.

Feb 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Thousands in the streets for the 'Flame'. And Vance and the powerful paralyze Milan

As the Olympic fever finally builds in Milan ahead of the opening ceremony, thousands gathered to follow the journey of the Olympic Flame through the city, despite delays along its route.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

The Olympic Flame Arrives in Milan a Day Before the Opening of the 2026 Winter Games

The Olympic flame for the 2026 Winter Games arrived in Milan ahead of the opening ceremony after a journey of 12,000 kilometers, led by dancer Nicoletta Manni amidst cheers from the crowd.

Feb 5 • 21:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

From stage to flame - Snoop Dogg joins Olympic torch relay

Snoop Dogg participated in the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics torch relay, carrying the flame just days before the Opening Ceremony.

Feb 5 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Olympics, flame on the way to Milan: stops in Sesto and Cologno. Vance and Rubio have arrived in the city

The Olympic flame for the Milan Cortina 2026 Games is making its final stops in Sesto and Cologno before reaching Piazza Duomo for a gala dinner with heads of state and government.

Feb 5 • 10:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Pellegrini, Ibra, Pennetta. The Hunt for VIP Torchbearers

The Olympic Flame arrives in Milan for the final stages of its journey, with surprise appearances and excitement surrounding the hunt for celebrity torchbearers.

Feb 5 • 07:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Milan, the route of the Olympic Flame: closed roads and bans on Friday, February 6

The Olympic Flame has arrived in Milan as part of its journey from Olympia, Greece, culminating in a ceremony at the San Siro Stadium for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Feb 4 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Route, closed roads and prohibitions in Milan

Milan is preparing for the arrival of the Olympic Flame ahead of the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics on February 6, with the torch relay set to illuminate iconic locations in the city.

Feb 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

It has been revealed who will light the torch at the opening of the Winter Olympics, the honor goes to legends

Triple Olympic gold medalists Tomba and Compagnoni have been entrusted with lighting the Olympic flame at the upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Feb 4 • 11:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

He Has Arrived. The Olympic Flame Will Be Lit by a Renowned Italian Playboy

Italian ski legends Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni are expected to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, although the Italian Olympic Committee has not confirmed this information yet.

Feb 4 • 10:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Milano-Cortina 2026: who lights the Olympic Flame and what it symbolizes

As the winter Olympic Games 2026 in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo approach, excitement builds for the inaugural ceremony and the lighting of the Olympic flame, which will feature two flames burning simultaneously in the host cities for the first time in history.

Feb 3 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Max Allegri as an exceptional torchbearer, the Olympic flame heads to Lombardy: it will arrive today in Varese

Max Allegri received the Olympic torch this morning in Borgomanero, marking the 38th stop of the relay before it progresses to various locations in Lombardy, including Verbania, Baveno/Stresa, and Arona.

Jan 14 • 10:03 UTC

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