Cortina Sliding Track Clears Key Test, Securing Role in 2026 Winter Olympics

Pre-homologation testing receives positive feedback, with construction on track for completion by November 2025.

• The Cortina d'Ampezzo sliding track successfully passed pre-homologation testing, advancing its readiness for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
• Feedback from athletes, coaches, and technical experts during the testing phase was overwhelmingly positive, signaling strong approval from the bobsleigh and skeleton community.
• Construction, which began in February 2024, is scheduled to conclude by November 5, 2025, with remaining work focused on a roof and event-support facilities.
• The International Olympic Committee's contingency plan to relocate events to Lake Placid, New York, is now unlikely to be implemented.
• The track will host international training sessions and a World Cup competition in late 2025, solidifying its role as a premier venue for Olympic sliding events.

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