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2026 Winter Olympic Torches Unveiled with Sustainable, Minimalist Design

The torches, revealed in Milan and Osaka, highlight eco-conscious innovation and emphasize the Olympic flame as the centerpiece.

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic torches Games
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2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - News conference to present Olympic and Paralympic torches - Milan, Italy - April 14, 2025 The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympic torches are seen on display during a ceremony REUTERS/Claudia Greco
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - News conference to present Olympic and Paralympic torches - Milan, Italy - April 14, 2025 Former Italian cross-country skier Stefania Belmondo and Paralympian Beatrice Vio hold the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympic torches during a ceremony REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Overview

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics torches were unveiled in dual ceremonies in Milan and Osaka on April 14, 2025.
  • Designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, the torches feature a sleek, minimalist aesthetic that prioritizes the visibility of the Olympic flame.
  • Constructed from recycled aluminum and brass alloy, the torches use renewable bio-LPG fuel derived from waste materials to enhance sustainability.
  • Distinctive designs differentiate the Olympic torch, with a blue-green hue, and the bronze-colored Paralympic torch, reflecting Italian landscapes and resilience.
  • The torch relay will follow a traditional route, beginning in Olympia, Greece, on November 26, 2025, and culminating in Milan for the February 2026 opening ceremony.