Ikarus360

I noticed they recently put this render in the official website.

Now that Giorgio Armani has unveiled the uniforms for the Italian team, I guess its time to open up this thread. https://www.coni.it/it/news/giorgio-armani-svela-le-divise-italia-team-per-i-giochi-olimpici-e-paralimpici-invernali-di-milano-cortina-2026.html

Volunteer applications for the opening ceremonies has begun. Rehearsals will begin in November 2025 https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com/en/news/be-part-games-san-siro-volunteer https://ceremonycastsignup.balichwonderstudio.com

I feel bad for the American athletes next February. They're gonna get more booing than Israel in the ESC. Hope the OBS revs up their anti booing system. They're gonna need it.

I hope they won't demolish the stadium regardless of what Inter/AC decide. If i recall correctly the government of Milan stopped the demolition plans and wanted to preserve the stadium as an historical landmark at least. The atmosphere last night was indeed impressive. I'm a Barca fan so while it was saddening to see them bottling a 3-2 advantage at last minute, one can tell it was an overwhelming experience.

Rather ironic that, just like 20 years ago, a Pope passes away just one year before the WOG. Rest in Peace 💔

Its alright. The approach to make the flame have the spotligt is an interesting one, although i would have wished they used something more distinctive. Its tall height and thinness also somewhat reminds me of the Atlanta's torches More info about the torch design here: https://www.olympics.com/it/notizie/innovazione-sostenibilita-torce-design-milano-cortina-2026

Tomorrow...

Tickets are now open to the general public: https://tickets.milanocortina2026.org/en/?utm_campaign=ticketing_drawsession&utm_content=link_iscriviti_ora_tkt&utm_medium=ticketing_website&utm_source=organic The date of the Opening Ceremony will be 20:00. Price of tickets start at 700 EUR. Seatmap overview:

Half of Africa are russian/chinese muppets at this point. Don't act surprised. 😒

Canada and Mexico should seriously get out and leave America host it alone. FIFA will surely threaten them with some kind of punishment, but at this point, screw it. I always disliked how 80% of the thing is hosted by America anyways (while the rest only got like two-three host cities)

The US is an absolute fucking joke. And only one month and half has passed. If this guy wants a "Golden generation" for America to happen, the oppossite is going to happen because even I want to join China side right now, and that says a lot.

Some recent pics of the recent one year countdown events where we can already see some early usage of the Look. Unipol Forum video showing early usage of the brand: https://www.instagram.com/milanocortina2026/reel/DGQHkV1o61B/ Some photos: Use in Lounges

Why did Seoul lost so badly, though? I know the region hosted the Universiade and the IAAF Championships, among other events, but this is way too spread out and unpractical. The Olympics are another level and Seoul had pretty much everything ready for it.

Part of me unironically wishes the US is stripped of this given the recent events. But we all know how Infantino loves tyrants and their money, so nevermind.