IOC President Kirsty Coventry relishing the moment the Olympic Cauldron will light up Milano Cortina 2026 and inspire the world

  • Title IOC President Kirsty Coventry relishing the moment the Olympic Cauldron will light up Milano Cortina 2026 and inspire the world
  • Publication Date 5th February 2026
  • Languages EN
  • Location Milan, Italy
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    On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, IOC President Kirsty Coventry has spoken of her excitement of what’s to come at the iconic San Siro stadium tomorrow night (Friday, 6 Feb). It will be the first Opening Ceremony President Coventry has attended since succeeding Thomas Bach as IOC President last year, but the double Olympic gold medallist is no stranger to the occasion, having competed at five Games during her stellar swimming career.

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