100 Days To Go – Milano-Cortina 2026: Winter Olympics Italian style – Italian spirit!

Cortina (FIL/29 Oct 2025) With exactly 100 days to go until the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Italy is celebrating this milestone in true Italian style – with creativity, warmth, and culinary flair.

To mark this special moment, the “Italian-style Winter Olympics” campaign was launched, celebrating the spirit of Italy with a playful new symbol: Olympic Rings Pasta. This limited-edition creation fires the imagination and invites the world to share in the anticipation of the upcoming Games.

A taste of the Olympic spirit

Olympic Rings Pasta is more than just a fun twist on tradition – it is a symbol of togetherness and joy, showcasing Italy's passion for innovation and hospitality. Designed to spark conversation and inspire participation around the world, it brings a unique Italian flavor to the 100-day countdown.

An important milestone for Milano Cortina 2026

October 29 is an important date for Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026: the start of the official 100-day countdown to the Winter Olympics. This is not just a date on the calendar – it is a celebration of progress, creativity, and unity as the host country prepares to welcome the world.

With 19 days of competition from February 6 to 22, 2026, the Winter Games will bring together around 2,900 athletes from over 90 National Olympic Committees, including 106 lugers who will compete on the legendary Pista Olimpica Eugenio Monti in Cortina d'Ampezzo.

A new chapter in Olympic history

The Milano Cortina 2026 Games will usher in a new era for the Olympic Movement – an era in which innovation meets tradition.

• More inclusive and gender-equal than ever before
• 85% of competition venues are already in place or temporary
• Rooted in the passion and pride of the Italian host regions

Italian style, Italian spirit

To celebrate this milestone, Italian luge stars Andrea Vötter, Marion Oberhofer, Dominik Fischnaller, and Leon Felderer joined in the fun and prepared their own version of Olympic Pasta, combining athletic excellence with Italian flavor.

Because when it comes to passion, taste, and the Olympic spirit, no one can beat the Italians!