Overview
- The opening ceremony will be held on 6 February 2026 at Milan’s San Siro stadium.
- CONI’s president said the choices ensured one woman and one man in each host city and balanced snow and ice disciplines.
- Buonfiglio highlighted several firsts, including the first time any nation names four flagbearers and Italy’s first curling athlete to carry the flag.
- Brignone told Buonfiglio that recent tests make her confident she will be fit to compete at the Games.
- The list was sent in advance to President Sergio Mattarella, with Italian coverage noting Pellegrino’s selection over biathletes Dorotea Wierer and Lisa Vittozzi, and with roles such as the alzabandiera decided separately while Sofia Goggia was not chosen.