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National Post
11 hours ago
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- 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
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Medals for 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics revealed ahead of next February's events
Medals for 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics revealed ahead of next February's events originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The world's best athletes now know what they're competing for next winter. Advertisement Organizers for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and Paralympics revealed the medals for the Games at a ceremony in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday. With Milan Cortina being the first Olympics having two host cities in the name, the medals are split to represent 'two halves coming together.' Take a look at the medals, which are unique for the Olympics and Paralympics: The unique split design symbolize 'not only the union of two cities, Milan and Cortina, but also the soul of victory and the effort it takes to achieve it,' according to the Olympics. The medals feature the Olympic or Paralympic logo on one side, with the Games' logos on the other with specific events engraved depending on the sport. Advertisement The medals are being produced by Italy's state mint, the Zecca dello Stato, 'using recycled metal recovered from its own production waste. They will be cast in induction furnaces powered entirely by renewable energy, with eco-friendly packaging made with FSC-certified materials and minimal use of plastics.' After some of the medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly lost their shine, organizers emphasized that these medals won't have the same problem. '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.' There will be 735 Olympic medals (245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze) and 411 Paralympic medals (137 gold, 137 silver, and 137 bronze) awarded in Italy this coming February. Advertisement Medals from past Olympics var pymParent = new ' {title: ', parenturlparam: ', parenturlvalue: '}); The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will take place from Feb. 6-22, followed by the Paralympics from March 6-15. All events will be spread throughout northern Italy, with most taking place in the Milan and Cortina areas.
CBC
15 hours 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."
Al-Ahram Weekly
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Olympics: Medals for Milan-Cortina Olympics represent 'two halves coming together' - Omni sports
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. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Hamilton Spectator
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
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:
