The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay brought festive cheer to Italy this week, braving December rains in Naples for its final pre-Christmas stop 🌧️. The flame recently blazed through history at Pompeii's ancient ruins before football legend Fabio Cannavaro – Napoli's hometown hero – carried it through packed streets to Piazza del Plebiscito 🏟️.
Cannavaro, who led Italy to 2006 World Cup glory and now coaches Uzbekistan's national team, called it "a full-circle moment" during the emotional celebration. The relay paused Thursday for Christmas festivities but will reignite Friday in Latina before its 12,000km journey across all 110 Italian provinces 🇮🇹.
Mark your calendars: The torch reaches Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium on February 6 for the Games' opening ceremony! With 40 days to go, organizers promise "a celebration of sport, culture, and Italian resilience" 💪❄️.
