In a festive closing ceremony, the 25th Winter Olympic Games hosted by Milan-Cortina concluded, with a symbolic handover to the representatives of the next winter games in the French Alps, scheduled for 2030. The extinguishing of the twin flames at the Arco della Pace in Milan and the Piazza Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo signified the end of an era and the beginning of preparations for the next Winter Olympics.

Kirsty Coventry, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), praised Milan-Cortina for creating a new model for future Winter Games, emphasizing the importance of the innovations and the legacy left by this edition. Coventry's remarks during the ceremony held at the historic Arena of Verona highlighted the significance of this event in contributing to the evolution of the Winter Olympics and the potential for future host cities to draw inspiration from Milan-Cortina's approach.

The closing ceremony not only served as a farewell to the Olympic flame but also celebrated the achievements and memories created during the games. With six medals won by Brazilian athletes, the event also reinforced Brazil's presence on the world sports stage, as the nation looks forward to the continued growth of winter sports within its borders and the upcoming Olympic activities in France.