The Olympic flame has made a triumphant return to Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, 70 years after the town hosted its first Winter Games in 1956. 🏔️✨ The historic moment, marked by a ceremonial lighting of the cauldron, bridges generations as Cortina gears up to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics with Milan.
At the heart of the celebration was 92-year-old Bruno Alberti, a torchbearer and former athlete who missed the 1956 Games due to injury but later competed in two Winter Olympics. Reflecting on Cortina’s enduring charm, he said, "Cortina is always Cortina, and it's unique in the world." 🎿❤️
With the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games just months away, the event symbolizes a fusion of nostalgia and modern ambition. Organizers aim to blend Italy’s rich Olympic heritage with cutting-edge sustainability initiatives, promising a spectacle that honors the past while embracing the future. 🇮🇹❄️
