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Independent Singapore
3 days ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Medals for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics unveiled
Photo: MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY: The medals for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games were officially unveiled on Tuesday (July 15). The event took place in Venice, which is one of the host regions for the Games. The medals were presented by Olympian Valentina Marchei, who leads the Ambassador Programme for Milano Cortina 2026. The design of the medals shows emotion and teamwork. It represents the coming together of Milan and Cortina, and celebrates the spirit of victory and the effort needed to be a winner. Each medal is made of two halves joined by the Olympic and Paralympic values, and this represents the athlete's journey and honours everyone who stood by their side along the way. The medals will be made by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS). They will use recycled metal from their production waste and shape it in eco-friendly furnaces that work on renewable energy. Furthermore, the packaging will use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified materials and very little plastic, making the whole process of making these medals more sustainable. According to Raffaella Paniè, the Brand, Identity and Look of the Games Director for Milano Cortina 2026, the design of the medals embodies 'the determination and passion of the world's greatest athletes, but also Olympic and Paralympic spirit.' Paniè added: 'We conceived a medal that represents purity and a return to essence. With our medals, we celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message. This concept is also reflected in the surfaces of the medals, where two textures meet and begin a story written not only by the athletes but also by those who supported them: coaches, teammates, family members, and fans.' Moreover, Paolo Perrone, the president of IPZS, declared: 'The medals we have created to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games represent the mastery and excellence of Italian design. Each one is a unique piece, the result of craftsmanship and innovation… The Milano Cortina 2026 medals place the athlete at the centre of the story, expressing the universality of sport, the struggle, and the emotion of victory.' On social media, the official account of Milan-Cortina 2026 shared: 'THE MEDALS OF MILANO CORTINA 2026 🥇 🥈 🥉Celebrating unity, embodying excellence, with an essential Italian design and crafted by IPZS. First reaction?' Netizens commented on the post to share their reactions. Some liked the simplicity of the design and stated: 'What to say. She is on point 🔥(translated)' and 'Simplicity 😍 I really like them, they're beautiful (translated).' See also Five of the boldest marathon cheats in history However, some netizens expected more. One commented: 'Too simple design and I will definitely miss some of the unique designs of the Olympic medals! 😢😍 🥉' Another remarked: 'Too simple, I definitely expected more 👎🏻 (translated).' () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy
A view of the medals for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, unveiled in Venice yesterday. PHOTO: REUTERS Organisers of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unveiled yesterday the medals that will be awarded to athletes during the Games next year. The medals have the traditional Olympic five-ring symbol on one side with an inscription on the reverse that details the event and commemorates the venue. The same format has been used for the Paralympics, which has its own distinct symbol. They were presented at a ceremony in Venice on Tuesday that featured two celebrated retired Italian athletes, swimmer Federica Pellegrini, and Francesca Porcellato, who has won gold medals at both Winter and Summer Paralympics. ''Each medal, whether Olympic or Paralympic, is a story etched into metal: it speaks of effort, determination, sacrifice, and the hopes of those who have lived to reach the podium,'' Giovanni Malago, president of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation, said. The medals have been produced by the IPZS, the state mint, which is owned by the economy ministry. A total of 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medals will be presented during the Winter Games. In the Paralympics, 137 medals will be awarded in each of the three rankings. Milan and the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most famous ski resorts, are the main hosts of the Games, which run from February 6 to 22 next year. The Paralympics will follow from March 6 to 15.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Italy showcases medals for 2026 Winter Olympics
VENICE, Italy - Organizers of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unveiled on Tuesday the medals that will be awarded to athletes during the Games next year. The medals have the traditional Olympic five-ring symbol on one side, with an inscription on the reverse that details the event and commemorates the venue. The same format has been used for the Paralympics, which has its own distinct symbol. They were presented at a ceremony in Venice that featured two celebrated retired Italian athletes, swimmer Federica Pellegrini, and Francesca Porcellato, who has won gold medals at both Winter and Summer Paralympics. "Each medal, whether Olympic or Paralympic, is a story etched into metal: it speaks of effort, determination, sacrifice, and the hopes of those who have lived to reach the podium," said Giovanni Malago, president of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation. The medals have been produced by the IPZS, the state mint, which is owned by the economy ministry. A total of 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medals will be presented during the Winter Games. In the Paralympics, 137 medals will be awarded in each of the three rankings. Milan and the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most famous ski resorts, are the main hosts of the Games, which run from February 6 to 22 next year. The Paralympics will follow the following month. —Reuters
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Italy unveils medals for Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games
STORY: :: Italy unveils the medals for the 2026 Winter Games :: July 15, 2025 :: Venice, Italy The medals have the traditional Olympic five-ring symbol on one side, with an inscription on the reverse that details the event and commemorates the venue. The same format has been used for the Paralympics, which has its own distinct symbol. The medals have been produced by the IPZS, the state mint, which is owned by the economy ministry. A total of 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medals will be presented during the Winter Games. In the Paralympics, 137 medals will be awarded in each of the three rankings. Milan and the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most famous ski resorts, are the main hosts of the Games, which run from February 6 to 22 next year. The Paralympics will follow the following month.
CNN
5 days ago
- Sport
- CNN
Medals for Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics unveiled ahead of next year's Games
The medals for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, 206 days before the games begin. The medals, created by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS), will use recycled metal recovered from production waste, and will be created in induction furnaces powered by renewable energy, organizers explained. The medals are designed with two halves to represent both Olympic and Paralympic values, organizers revealed. Italian athletes Federica Pellegrini, who is a double Olympic medalist and Italy's most successful swimmer, and Francesca Porcellato, the winner of 15 Paralympic medals after appearances in 13 Summer and Winter Games, accompanied the medals by boat to the ceremony at Venice's Palazzo Balbi on the Canal Grande. 'The medals we have created to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games represent the mastery and excellence of Italian design. Each one is a unique piece, the result of craftsmanship and innovation,' Paolo Perrone, President of the IPZS, said in a statement released by organizers. 'The Milano Cortina 2026 medals place the athlete at the center of the story, expressing the universality of sport, the struggle, and the emotion of victory,' he added. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will take place from February 6-22, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled from March 6-15. Next year's Games mark the Winter Olympics' return to Europe, with the event having been hosted by Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018 and the Chinese city of Beijing staging the Games in 2022. Ski mountaineering, where athletes will ascend and descend a mountain in Bormio, in the Valtellina valley, using a mixture of on foot and on ski techniques, will make its debut at the Games. Italy has twice hosted Winter Olympics in the past – Cortina in 1956 and Turin in 2006 – but it will be the first held in Milan.
