The Italian town of Cortina d'Ampezzo was putting the finishing touches to its preparations for the Alpine skiing world championships on Sunday (February 7).

Italian town ready to welcome ski world championships

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo on Monday were awarded the 2026 Winter Olympic Games after a vote by the International Olympic Committee membership. Milan beat Stockholm for the right to host the Games in seven years' time, prompting loud celebrations from the bid team after IOC President Thomas Bach announced the result.

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo awarded 2026 Winter Games

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Italian town ready to welcome ski world championships

Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo awarded 2026 Winter Games