Feature: Italy steps up for Milan-Cortina 2026 as 100-day countdown begins

MILAN, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- With 100 days to go before the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy on Wednesday launched a citywide countdown and shared new operational updates, signaling that preparations have entered their final phase.

The Games are scheduled for February 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15. Competitions will be held across Milan,