In Milan, following the Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony, the House of Sport was vandalized with red paint and messages targeting organizations involved in sports governance.
After the magnificent opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games held yesterday, Milan awoke to a shocking act of vandalism at the House of Sport on Via Piranesi, a significant hub for the sporting community. This facility, owned by Sport e Salute, houses the Milan Sports Medicine Institute (Imsmi), which is affiliated with the Italian Sports Medical Federation (FMSI). Many professional and amateur athletes rely on its services, making the site vital for the local sports culture.
Not only is the House of Sport home to the regional committee of CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee), but it also hosts several national sports federations. The vandalism included the defacement of walls with red paint and graffiti reading messages such as "OMS ORG criminal" and "CONI complicit in genocide." The perpetrators, who identified themselves as activists named Guerrieri V_V, claim to be the successors of those who protest against certain national and international organizations involved in sports.
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and integrity of sporting venues, especially in light of the recent international event in the city. The political implications of the vandalism, linking well-known organizations with extreme accusations, could provoke further public debate surrounding governmental and organizational accountability in sports, particularly leading up to the Olympic Games.
