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Milan-Cortina: Most Spread-Out Winter Games Ever Conclude
23 Feb
Summary
- Italy achieved its highest Winter Olympic medal count ever with 30.
- These Games were the most geographically dispersed in history.
- France officially received the Olympic flag for 2030.
The Winter Olympics concluded on Sunday at the Verona Arena, marking the end of the most geographically spread-out Games ever. International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry praised organizers for delivering a new kind of Winter Games and setting a high standard.
Italy, the host nation, concluded the competition with its highest-ever Winter Olympic medal tally of 30, surpassing its previous record. The Games featured 116 medal events across eight sports, including the debut of ski mountaineering.
France was handed the Olympic flag, signaling its turn to host the 2030 Winter Games. These upcoming Games are also set to follow a spread-out model, with events planned across the Alps and in Nice.
The Milan Cortina Paralympics' opening ceremony is scheduled for March 6 at the Verona Arena, with the games running until March 15.
