Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Olympic Torch Relay Begins Amid Snowy Challenges and Tributes

1/8/2026

30 3

Summary

Story summary

The Olympic torch arrived in Bologna on January 6, 2026, part of a 12,000 km journey to Milano Cortina 2026 starting February 6.
The relay faced heavy snow and paused at the Imola Formula One circuit.
Teenage presenters dedicated their run to peers lost in a New Year’s Eve fire in Switzerland.
The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence that venues will be ready, and NBCUniversal reported record Olympic advertising.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Olympic torch arrived in Bologna on January 6, 2026, part of a 12,000 km journey to Milano Cortina 2026 starting February 6.
The relay faced heavy snow and paused at the Imola Formula One circuit.
Teenage presenters dedicated their run to peers lost in a New Year’s Eve fire in Switzerland.
The International Olympic Committee expressed confidence that venues will be ready, and NBCUniversal reported record Olympic advertising.