Hold on to your beanies, winter sports fans! The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics just got one step closer to reality as organizers confirmed sliding events will happen in Italy. After doubts about whether the newly rebuilt track could be ready, CEO Andrea Varnier announced a major win: last week’s pre-homologation tests for the Cortina d'Ampezzo venue crushed expectations. 🎯
"We built this track in just over 300 days – and the results speak for themselves," Varnier said, adding that both the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation and International Luge Federation gave the venue a thumbs-up. The final nod from the International Olympic Committee is expected this fall. 🗓️
What’s next? Test events and athlete training sessions ahead of the Games’ kickoff. For those already dreaming of high-speed luge runs and bobsled showdowns, Varnier’s message is clear: "The sliding sports will happen in Cortina." Let the icy hype begin! ❄️⚡️
