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National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Medals for 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics represent 'two halves coming together'
The Milan-Cortina Olympics are the first games with two host cities in the name. So the medals for the upcoming Winter Games represent 'two halves coming together.' Article content Organizers for the next Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the medals for the games at a ceremony alongside the Grand Canal in Venice on Tuesday. Article content Article content They are described as 'a graphic abstraction capturing the union of two halves in perpetual motion' and 'two unique halves coming together to create a bold, unified statement.' Article content They feature the Olympic rings on one side and the games' logos on the other with specific events engraved on each medal. Article content The Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22, followed by the Paralympics March 6-15. A total of 1,146 medals will be awarded across 195 events between the two. Article content The games will be spread across a wide swath of northern Italy, with ice sports in Milan and snow sports in several different mountain clusters. Venice is the capital of the Veneto region that includes Cortina d'Ampezzo, which will host women's Alpine skiing, sliding and curling. Article content The medals are being produced by Italy's state mint, the Zecca dello Stato. Article content 'I can assure you they won't deteriorate,' Milan-Cortina organizing committee president Giovanni Malagò said. 'They could even be recycled, although I hope nobody will do that.' Article content
CBC
2 days ago
- Sport
- CBC
Medals for Milan-Cortina Olympics represent 'two halves coming together'
The Milan-Cortina Olympics are the first Games with two host cities in the name. So the medals for the upcoming Winter Games represent "two halves coming together." Organizers for the next Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the medals for the Games at a ceremony alongside the Grand Canal in Venice on Tuesday. They are described as "a graphic abstraction capturing the union of two halves in perpetual motion" and "two unique halves coming together to create a bold, unified statement." They feature the Olympic rings on one side and the Games' logos on the other with specific events engraved on each medal. The Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22, followed by the Paralympics March 6-15. A total of 1,146 medals will be awarded across 195 events between the two. The Games will be spread across a wide swath of northern Italy, with ice sports in Milan and snow sports in several different mountain clusters. Venice is the capital of the Veneto region that includes Cortina d'Ampezzo, which will host women's Alpine skiing, sliding and curling. The medals are being produced by Italy's state mint, the Zecca dello Stato. "I can assure you they won't deteriorate," Milan-Cortina organizing committee president Giovanni Malag said. "They could even be recycled, although I hope nobody will do that."
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Medals for Milan-Cortina Olympics represent 'two halves coming together'
VENICE (AP) — The Milan-Cortina Olympics are the first games with two host cities in the name. So the medals for the upcoming Winter Games represent 'two halves coming together.' Organizers for the next Olympics and Paralympics unveiled the medals for the games at a ceremony alongside the Grand Canal in Venice on Tuesday. They are described as 'a graphic abstraction capturing the union of two halves in perpetual motion' and 'two unique halves coming together to create a bold, unified statement.' They feature the Olympic rings on one side and the games' logos on the other with specific events engraved on each medal. The Olympics are scheduled for Feb. 6-22, followed by the Paralympics March 6-15. A total of 1,146 medals will be awarded across 195 events between the two. The games will be spread across a wide swath of northern Italy, with ice sports in Milan and snow sports in several different mountain clusters. Venice is the capital of the Veneto region that includes Cortina d'Ampezzo, which will host women's Alpine skiing, sliding and curling. The medals are being produced by Italy's state mint, the Zecca dello Stato. 'I can assure you they won't deteriorate,' Milan-Cortina organizing committee president Giovanni Malagò said. 'They could even be recycled, although I hope nobody will do that.' Some of the medals from last year's Paris Olympics quickly lost their shine. ___ AP sports:
Emirates 24/7
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Emirates 24/7
RTA Reviews China Field Tests for 2025 Self-Driving Challenge
A technical team from Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently observed comprehensive field tests on consortia competing in the 4th Edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which offers a total prize pool of USD $3 million. The trials were conducted across four cities in China, using real-world road environments to evaluate their technologies. Providing further details on the visit, Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, Head of the Organizing Committee of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, said: 'The technical team's visit to China focused on four key objectives: comprehensive field tests on the self-driving vehicles developed by the participating consortia in the 2025 Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport. These trials are intended to assess both technical and operational performance in realistic and controlled environments, ensuring alignment with the Challenge's criteria and international safety standards. in-depth insights into the capabilities of each participating company through direct observation of their technologies and solutions. This approach supports the overall evaluation and provides a clearer understanding of the current potential of each autonomous system. the headquarters, factories, and control centres of the participating companies to develop a deeper understanding of their operational environments, technical support systems, and internal processes. These visits also aim to establish long-term strategic relationships and foster mutual trust, paving the way for potential future partnerships in Dubai's smart mobility initiatives. the next steps of the Challenge by reviewing outcomes of field tests and assessing the readiness of the participating solutions for deployment in the Emirate of Dubai.' Bahrozyan added: 'The field visits to the headquarters of the participating consortia in the Challenge were conducted across four Chinese cities: Guangzhou, Xi'an, Guiyang, and Suzhou. These visits were part of a comprehensive evaluation process led by RTA's technical team, comprising of nine members, in collaboration with the advisory jury panel with the support of both FEV Consulting and Arthur D. Little, alongside other specialized experts in autonomous transport.' A total of five autonomous vehicles from various categories were selected for testing. These included a Robotaxi, two Robobuses, a Roboboat, and an autonomous logistics vehicle. The evaluations were carried out using objective assessment methodologies and high-precision measurement tools, with direct monitoring and observation by RTA's technical team and members of the jury panel. RTA developed a dedicated field-testing methodology for the participating vehicles in the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. Tests were categorized into three main types: Standstill Tests (Limited Vehicle Movement): These tests focused on evaluating system performance while the vehicle remained stationary. The assessments included sensor coverage, blind spot detection, verification of safety and emergency features, and mobile application. Each vehicle underwent five tests in this category. • Mixed Traffic Tests (On-Public-Road Driving): These tests assessed vehicle performance in real-world traffic conditions on public roads. The evaluations covered key capabilities such as speed adaptation, overtaking, handling traffic signals and roundabouts. For autonomous marine transport, the tests focused on boat detection and navigation within port environments. Each land vehicle underwent 17 tests, while each marine vehicle completed 6 tests in this category. • Dedicated Tests (Controlled Environment): These tests focused on specific scenarios to assess vehicle performance in controlled conditions. The scenarios included the continuous user journey, interaction with pedestrians and other road users, stop-and-go functionality, and remote operation capabilities. Each land vehicle underwent three tests, while each marine and logistics vehicle completed seven tests in this category. In parallel, RTA is organizing the 4th Edition of the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport 2025, under the theme 'Redefining Mobility: The Path to Autonomy.' The event will be held from 24 to 25 September, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. The congress is the first of its kind globally, serving as a premier platform that brings together leading experts in the field of autonomous transport. Participants include policymakers, technology developers, researchers, and academics specialising in autonomous mobility and related disciplines. The event aims to accelerate the transition to smart, self-driving mobility, supporting Dubai's strategic objective of transforming 25% of all trips into smart and autonomous journeys by 2030.
Winnipeg Free Press
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Veteran politician Seiko Hashimoto elected first female president of the Japanese Olympic Committee
TOKYO (AP) — Seiko Hashimoto has been elected president of the Japanese Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman to head the body. She is a former Olympian and was elected late Thursday to replace Yasuhiro Yamashita, who served three terms. Hashimoto competed in cycling in three Summer Olympics (1988, 1992 and 1996), and in speedskating in four Winter Olympics (1984, 1988, 1992 and 1994). She won a bronze medal at the 1992 Albertville Games in speedskating. Hashimoto has served as a government minister for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and is currently a member of the upper house of the Japanese parliament. She also was appointed president of the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee early in 2021. She replaced Yoshiro Mori, a former Japanese prime minister who was forced to resign as president of the committee after making sexist comments about women. Japanese media reported that she had met recently with outgoing International Olympic President Thomas Bach and had been encouraged to have Japan bid for another Olympics. 'I believe the JOC's mission is to bid again to host the Olympics and Paralympics,' she was quoted as saying by Japanese news agency Kyodo. The Tokyo Olympics were held in 2021 after being delayed a year by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. Even before the delay, the Tokyo Games were plagued by rising costs and eventually by a bid-rigging scandal that forced Japan to drop a potential bid by the northern city of Sapporo for the 2030 Winter Olympics. Hashimoto is sure to face close scrutiny. The Asahi Shimbun newspaper, on its English-language website, reported she addressed the question of a political funding scandal linked to the ruling LDP party. 'I would not have run if there had been any suspicion over my actions,' the newspaper reported her saying. ___ AP Olympics:
