Olympic ceremony legend Marco Balich is cooking up something EPIC for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games opener! 🎪 With 16 Olympic productions under his belt, the creative director revealed his 'harmony' theme will blend music, tech, and cultural storytelling like never before.
But here's the plot twist ❄️: For the FIRST TIME EVER, athletes will parade through FOUR different locations! Balich admits coordinating this logistical snowstorm is his biggest challenge yet ⚡️.
Star power alert 🌟: Chinese piano icon Lang Lang will share the stage with Mariah Carey's vocals and Andrea Bocelli's legendary tenor pipes. Talk about a cultural crossover! 🌍
Balich told CGTN Sports Scene that ceremonies have evolved with society: 'It's not just spectacle anymore – it's about creating shared human moments.' 🫶
Mark your calendars 📅: The curtain rises this February 2026. Balich's final message? 'To our friends in China and worldwide – let's make history together!' 🎉
