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Milano Cortina 2026: OMEGA Named Official Timekeeper, New Sports Debut

11/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will name OMEGA the official timekeeper, delivering timing across 116 competitions.
Ski mountaineering debuts as an Olympic sport.
SAVE Group will manage airport logistics for over 2 million attendees.
Stefania Belmondo and Armin Zoeggeler will participate in the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony in Olympia, Greece.
The Olympic Torch Relay will begin December 4, 2025, and culminate in Milan on February 6, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The 1936 Berlin Olympics, held from August 1 to 16, marked a pivotal moment in Olympic history, showcasing the Nazi regime's propaganda efforts. With 3,963 athletes from 49 nations, it was the largest Games to date. Despite calls for boycotts due to Germany's antisemitic policies, the event proceeded, highlighting the complex interplay of sport and politics leading up to World War II.

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Story summary

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games will name OMEGA the official timekeeper, delivering timing across 116 competitions.
Ski mountaineering debuts as an Olympic sport.
SAVE Group will manage airport logistics for over 2 million attendees.
Stefania Belmondo and Armin Zoeggeler will participate in the Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony in Olympia, Greece.
The Olympic Torch Relay will begin December 4, 2025, and culminate in Milan on February 6, 2026.

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