About Us

Milano Cortina 2026

Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 was established on 9 December 2019 to organise, promote, and publicise sporting and cultural events relating to the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Fondazione follows the provisions of the Olympic Charter, the International Olympic Committee’s Code of Ethics and the Agreement signed in Lausanne on 24 June 2019 (Host City Contract).

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Our Vision

Our Vision celebrates the Olympic and Paralympic values with the energy of contemporary Italian culture and its unique Spirit. Together, to promote a more active life, a brighter and more sustainable future.

Our Mission

Creating an innovative model of the Games inspired by the vibrant and dynamic energy of the Italian Spirit, which through Sport will offer valuable opportunities to the younger generations.

Board of Directors

The people leading the Milano Cortina 2026 project.

Our Board of Directors

Ambassadors

Wheelchair fencing champion
Bebe Vio
Italian Paralympic foil fencer, already a two-time gold medallist (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020).
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Tennis player
Jannik Sinner
A rapid and unstoppable rise: in 2024 he reached the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings.
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Football player
Francesco Totti
World Champion in 2006 and European runner-up in 2000 with the Italian national team.
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Olympic figure skater
Carolina Kostner
Took part in 4 Winter Games. Bronze in Sochi 2014, flag bearer in Turin 2006.
Olympic Alpine skiing champion
Deborah Compagnoni
The most successful Italian skier: three golds in three editions of the Winter Olympic Games.
Actress
Cristiana Capotondi
Film star and sports executive, she fully shares the values of the Games.
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Para ice hockey athlete
Alessandro Andreoni
From Varese, 28, he already competed at PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022.
Para ice hockey athlete
Andrea Macrì
Paralympic veteran, 4 Games behind him, now aiming for his fifth: Milano Cortina 2026.
Paralympic swimming champion
Antonio Fantin
7 medals from Tokyo to Paris, 2 golds in 100 freestyle: a Paralympic swimming star.
Para ice hockey athlete
Gabriele Lanza
Discovered Para ice hockey online, won in Berlin and reached the 2022 Beijing Games.
Paralympic Alpine Skiing Champion
Giacomo Bertagnolli e Andrea Ravelli
With guide Ravelli, 2 golds and 2 silvers at Beijing 2022: 8 Paralympic medals in total.
Paralympic table tennis champion
Giada Rossi
Bronze in Rio and Tokyo, wins individual gold in table tennis at Paris 2024.
Paralympic swimming champion
Giulia Ghiretti
Three Paralympics, 4 swimming medals, crowned by 100m breaststroke gold.
Paralympic cross-country skiing champion
Giuseppe Romele
Versatile talent: swimming, triathlon, Nordic skiing. Bronze in Beijing 2022 cross-country.
Paralympic cycling champion
Lorenzo Bernard e Davide Plebani
With guide Plebani, tandem bronze at Paris 2024: Italy’s first medal of the Games.
Paralympic Athletics Champion
Martina Caironi
Bergamo-born star, 7 medals in 4 Paralympics. Flag bearer at Rio 2016.
Paralympic wheelchair curling athlete
Orietta Bertò
Bronze in mixed doubles at 2024 Worlds, now dreams of Paralympic debut at Milano Cortina.
Paralympic Alpine Skiing Champion
René De Silvestro
Silver and bronze in Alpine skiing at Beijing 2022. Aims higher for Milano Cortina 2026.
Paralympic swimming champion
Simone Barlaam
Swimming star, born in 2000. Four Paralympic golds, 19 world and 12 European titles.

Digital Ambassadors

Comedy trio
Autogol
Michele Negroni, Alessandro Iraci and Alessandro Trolli give voice to the Flame’s Journey.
Actor and content creator
Tommaso Cassissa
Bold and followed by 4M+, he’s been a Milano Cortina 2026 Ambassador since 2022.
Content creator
Sofia Dalle Rive
Born in 2002, Sofia entertains over 2M followers with vlogs, tutorials and life insights.
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Singer
Roberta Branchini
Founded Il Pagante and led the group to sold-out tours, earning 11 Gold and 7 Platinum records.
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Content creator
Ludovica Tomasoni
She studies political science, loves making videos and is into sports, innovation and business.
Creator and Author
Chico
Chico, a curious and brave puppy, shares his adventures with followers and his dad Francesco.