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Milan-Cortina 2026 Committee Showcases Winter Games in Seoul

The Seoul showcase highlighted Italy’s commitment to sustainability through upgrades to existing Olympic venues.

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Participants of the "Milano-Cortina Meet the World," an event promoting the 2026 Winter Olympics, pose for photos at High Street Italia in Seoul on June 25, 2025. From left, host Alberto Mondi, former figure skater Kim Yu-na, Milano-Cortina organizing committee CEO Andrea Varnier, South Korean para Nordic skier Kim Yun-ji and Italian Ambassador to South Korea Emilia Gatto. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • On June 25 at High Street Italia in Seoul, the ‘Milano Cortina 2026 Meets the World’ event featured CEO Andrea Varnier, Ambassador Emilia Gatto, former champion Kim Yu-na and para skier Kim Yun-ji.
  • Andrea Varnier cited insights from the 2018 PyeongChang Games and said venues will span northern Italy to leverage existing facilities and local winter sports expertise.
  • Emilia Gatto delivered remarks in English and Korean to frame the Olympics as a platform for universal values and deepen sports diplomacy.
  • Kim Yu-na encouraged athletes to embrace cultural exchange beyond medals, while Kim Yun-ji expressed excitement at competing in the upcoming Paralympic Games.
  • With about seven months to go, organizers report that the Cortina Sliding Centre is nearing completion and overall preparations remain on schedule.