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Independent Singapore
5 days ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Medals for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics unveiled
Photo: MILAN/CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY: The medals for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games were officially unveiled on Tuesday (July 15). The event took place in Venice, which is one of the host regions for the Games. The medals were presented by Olympian Valentina Marchei, who leads the Ambassador Programme for Milano Cortina 2026. The design of the medals shows emotion and teamwork. It represents the coming together of Milan and Cortina, and celebrates the spirit of victory and the effort needed to be a winner. Each medal is made of two halves joined by the Olympic and Paralympic values, and this represents the athlete's journey and honours everyone who stood by their side along the way. The medals will be made by the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS). They will use recycled metal from their production waste and shape it in eco-friendly furnaces that work on renewable energy. Furthermore, the packaging will use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified materials and very little plastic, making the whole process of making these medals more sustainable. According to Raffaella Paniè, the Brand, Identity and Look of the Games Director for Milano Cortina 2026, the design of the medals embodies 'the determination and passion of the world's greatest athletes, but also Olympic and Paralympic spirit.' Paniè added: 'We conceived a medal that represents purity and a return to essence. With our medals, we celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message. This concept is also reflected in the surfaces of the medals, where two textures meet and begin a story written not only by the athletes but also by those who supported them: coaches, teammates, family members, and fans.' Moreover, Paolo Perrone, the president of IPZS, declared: 'The medals we have created to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games represent the mastery and excellence of Italian design. Each one is a unique piece, the result of craftsmanship and innovation… The Milano Cortina 2026 medals place the athlete at the centre of the story, expressing the universality of sport, the struggle, and the emotion of victory.' On social media, the official account of Milan-Cortina 2026 shared: 'THE MEDALS OF MILANO CORTINA 2026 🥇 🥈 🥉Celebrating unity, embodying excellence, with an essential Italian design and crafted by IPZS. First reaction?' Netizens commented on the post to share their reactions. Some liked the simplicity of the design and stated: 'What to say. She is on point 🔥(translated)' and 'Simplicity 😍 I really like them, they're beautiful (translated).' See also Five of the boldest marathon cheats in history However, some netizens expected more. One commented: 'Too simple design and I will definitely miss some of the unique designs of the Olympic medals! 😢😍 🥉' Another remarked: 'Too simple, I definitely expected more 👎🏻 (translated).' () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
Al-Ahram Weekly
6 days ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Milan-Cortina Olympic medals unveiled - Omni sports
Organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics unveiled the medals for the Winter sports spectacular on Tuesday, designed to pay hommage to athletes and the team behind them. "We conceived a medal that represents purity and a return to essence," explained Raffaella Panie, the organising committee's brand director. "We celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message. "This concept is also reflected in the surfaces of the medals, where two textures meet and begin a story written not only by the athletes and Para athletes, but also by those who supported them: coaches, teammates, family members, and fans." Federica Pellegrini, Italy's 200m freestyle swimming champion at the 2008 Beijing Games, was chosen to front the presentation in Venice. The medals, 1,146 for both the Olympics and Paralympics, are 80mm in diameter and 10mm thick, with the gold medals weighing in at 500 grammes. They were designed by the Italian national mint, the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. The 2026 Games will run from February 6-22, with the Paralympics taking place between March 6-15. At last year's Paris Olympics over 200 medals became discoloured due to oxidisation, with the French mint (Monnaie de Paris) promising to replace them. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic medals design unveiled in Venice
THE medals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were revealed, showcasing a design that honours athletes and their support teams. Organisers emphasised the theme of unity, with each medal symbolising the collaboration between competitors and those behind their success. Raffaella Panie, brand director for the organising committee, stated, 'We celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message.' The medals feature two distinct textures merging, representing the collective effort of athletes, coaches, and fans. Italian swimming champion Federica Pellegrini, a gold medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, presented the medals in Venice. A total of 1,146 medals will be awarded across the Olympics and Paralympics, each measuring 80mm in diameter and 10mm thick. Gold medals weigh 500 grammes, crafted by Italy's Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. The 2026 Winter Games will take place from February 6 to 22, followed by the Paralympics from March 6 to 15. The unveiling follows last year's Paris Olympics, where over 200 medals tarnished due to oxidation, prompting replacements by the French mint. - AFP
France 24
7 days ago
- Sport
- France 24
Milan-Cortina Olympic medals unveiled
"We conceived a medal that represents purity and a return to essence," explained Raffaella Panie, the organising committee's brand director. "We celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message. "This concept is also reflected in the surfaces of the medals, where two textures meet and begin a story written not only by the athletes and Para athletes, but also by those who supported them: coaches, teammates, family members, and fans." Federica Pellegrini, Italy's 200m freestyle swimming champion at the 2008 Beijing Games, was chosen to front the presentation in Venice. The medals, 1,146 for both the Olympics and Paralympics, are 80mm in diameter and 10mm thick, with the gold medals weighing in at 500 grammes. They were designed by the Italian national mint, the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. The 2026 Games will run from February 6-22, with the Paralympics taking place between March 6-15. At last year's Paris Olympics over 200 medals became discoloured due to oxidisation, with the French mint (Monnaie de Paris) promising to replace them. © 2025 AFP
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Milan-Cortina Olympic medals unveiled
Organisers of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics unveiled the medals for the Winter sports spectacular on Tuesday, designed to pay hommage to athletes and the team behind them. "We conceived a medal that represents purity and a return to essence," explained Raffaella Panie, the organising committee's brand director. Advertisement "We celebrate the strength found in difference: two unique halves that join through the Olympic and Paralympic symbols to deliver a bold and unified message. "This concept is also reflected in the surfaces of the medals, where two textures meet and begin a story written not only by the athletes and Para athletes, but also by those who supported them: coaches, teammates, family members, and fans." Federica Pellegrini, Italy's 200m freestyle swimming champion at the 2008 Beijing Games, was chosen to front the presentation in Venice. The medals, 1,146 for both the Olympics and Paralympics, are 80mm in diameter and 10mm thick, with the gold medals weighing in at 500 grammes. Advertisement They were designed by the Italian national mint, the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato. The 2026 Games will run from February 6-22, with the Paralympics taking place between March 6-15. At last year's Paris Olympics over 200 medals became discoloured due to oxidisation, with the French mint (Monnaie de Paris) promising to replace them. jr/alh/nr/nf
