Key Facts
• July 15, 2025: Medals for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics revealed in Venice.
• 206 days remain until the event begins on February 6, 2026.
• Medals designed by Italian Mint using recycled metals and renewable energy.
• Design split to represent both Olympics and Paralympics values.
• Italian athletes Federica Pellegrini and Francesca Porcellato attended the unveiling.
• Pellegrini: Italy’s most successful swimmer with two Olympic medals.
• Porcellato: Competed in 13 Olympics, won 15 Paralympic medals.
• Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: February 6–22, 2026.
• Paralympics: March 6–15, 2026.
• Italy hosted Winter Olympics twice before: Cortina (1956) and Turin (2006).
Summary
The medals for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics were unveiled on July 15, 2025, in Venice, marking 206 days until the event begins. Crafted by the Italian Mint, the medals are made from recycled metals and produced using renewable energy. Their design symbolizes the shared values of the Olympics and Paralympics. Renowned Italian athletes Federica Pellegrini and Francesca Porcellato participated in the ceremony. The Winter Olympics will run from February 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympics from March 6 to 15. This marks Milan’s first time hosting the Winter Olympics, with Italy previously hosting in Cortina (1956) and Turin (2006).
