Core Points - The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics torch relay commenced on November 26, 72 days before the opening ceremony, with the torch lit using a flame collected on November 24 due to weather conditions [1][4] - IOC President Thomas Bach delivered an emotional speech during the ceremony, emphasizing the symbolic significance of the Olympics in a divided world and the power of sports to unite people [2][5] - Giovanni Malagò, President of the Milan Winter Olympics Organizing Committee, highlighted the role of the torch relay in reminding the world of the unifying power of sports [4] Event Details - The torch relay will cover approximately 12,000 kilometers from December 6, 2025, to February 6, 2026, passing through all 20 regions of Italy, 110 provinces, and over 300 municipalities, with celebrations in 60 cities [8] - The Olympic flame will be officially handed over to the Milan Winter Olympics Organizing Committee in Athens on December 4, after being transmitted within Greece first [9] - The ceremony was held at the Archaeological Museum near Olympia due to rain, and the traditional elements were presented via video, including the lighting of the flame at the ancient Hera Temple [4][6]
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Xin Hua Wang·2025-11-26 16:48