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Abhinav Bindra Named Torchbearer for Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

India’s 2008 Olympic champion said he was humbled in a post on X, highlighting the flame’s meaning for perseverance and unity.

Overview

  • Bindra confirmed his selection on Oct. 22 via X, with multiple Indian outlets publishing the PTI report.
  • The Winter Games are scheduled for Feb. 6–22, 2026 in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
  • This will be Italy’s fourth time hosting the Winter Olympics.
  • Milano Cortina 2026 features 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, adding seven events and one discipline compared with Beijing 2022.
  • Organisers have not detailed Bindra’s relay segment, and the torch relay will involve athletes and notable figures across regions en route to the opening ceremony.