Key Facts

• The 2026 Winter Olympics ended with a closing ceremony in Verona, Italy.
• The games were held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with events spread out across several locations.
• International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry praised the organizers for setting a new standard.
• During the games, 116 events in eight sports took place over 17 days.
• The closing ceremony featured Italian music and dance, with performances by Italian artists like Gabry Ponte and Achille Lauro.
• Athletes carried the Olympic flame, which was extinguished during the ceremony.
• The Olympic flag was handed over to France, the next Winter Games host country.