Italy delivers a spectacular performance to open the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
By Sun Xiaochen in Milan |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-02-07 06:29
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In a surprise turn of events, while the performances proceeded, the torch was carried out of the stadium, leading to arguably the most unconventional way the Olympic flame has ever been ignited.
In an innovative approach by the Italian organizers, as the exciting finale of the ceremony commenced, two Olympic cauldrons — set up at the Arco della Pace in Milan downtown and Piazza Angelo Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo, respectively — ignited simultaneously, symbolizing unity and harmony.
