The torches for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled during separate premiere events in Milan, Italy and Osaka, Japan. Four notable Italian athletes played a key role in presenting the torch designs, which capture the essence of Italian elegance and contemporary innovation. The design, called "Essential," respects simplicity by gracefully integrating form and function. Olympic cross-country skiing champion Stefania Belmondo, who lit the Olympic cauldron in Turin in 2006, praised the torch's clear lines and intuitive build. She appreciated its simplicity and lightweight design at the Triennale di Milano, describing it as easy to carry and aesthetically pleasing. Paralympic wheelchair fencing champion Bebe Vio mirrored Belmondo's praise, calling the flame beautiful and subtle. Simultaneously, three-time Paralympic athletics champion Martina Caironi and Olympic figure skating bronze medallist Carolina Kostner presented the flame to the Japanese audience at Expo 2025 in Osaka. The Olympic and Paralympic torches (blue-green and bronze) reflect sustainable design concepts. They are made of recyclable aluminium and brass, can be refilled up to ten times, and run on renewable gas, considerably decreasing production waste. The torches will be displayed in Expo 2025's Italia Pavilion before being moved to the Olympic Museum in Lausanne after the Games.

Italian Icons Reveal Minimalist Torch Design for Winter Games

The torches for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled during separate premiere events in Milan, Italy and Osaka, Japan. Four notable Italian athletes played a key role in presenting the torch designs, which capture the essence of Italian elegance and contemporary innovation. The design, called “Essential,” respects simplicity by gracefully […]

KL Rahul added another feather to his cap by becoming the fastest Indian to hit 200 sixes in the history of the Indian Premier League.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the inauguration of Amravati Airport, calling it an important milestone for Maharashtra.

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eorgia has made an impressive debut in the global real estate market with the inauguration of Ambassadori Island Batumi, the Black Sea's first artificial island.

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The UAE participated in the most recent Council of Arab Ministers on Meteorology and Climate conference, which was held at the League of Arab States' General Secretariat headquarters.

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In a spectacular act of diplomacy and kindness, Japan has given India its first two high-speed bullet trains for free. Each train, estimated at Rs 300 crore, raises the total worth of this gesture to Rs 600 crore, or approximately 10 billion yen.

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PM Modi chaired a high-level conference to discuss measures for cleaning the Yamuna River and enhancing Delhi's water supply.

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JD Vance, the US Vice President, is scheduled to make his first official visit to India on April 21, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The UAE and Kenya held high-level talks aimed at improving bilateral relations and promoting regional stability.

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The United Arab Emirates plans to replace physical ID cards with modern biometric identification technology. These new systems, which use facial recognition

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