"The Olympic torch relay begins in December, starting in Rome and passing through all of Italy's provinces before the Olympic flame is to be carried into Milan's Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, which is to host the opening ceremony. How advanced are preparations for the Olympic Games? The Winter Games will be expensive, that much is certain. The total investment for the Olympics is expected to be around 3.5 billion ($4.7 billion). This covers a total of 98 projects, 47 of which are directly related to the Winter Games. However, according to data from the infrastructure company Simico, one in four of the planned projects will not be completed on time for the Games. For example, the construction of the new ice hockey arena is not expected to be completed until shortly before the opening ceremony on February 6. An event planned to test the facility prior to the start of the Games has had to be postponed."
"The main Olympic Village at Scalo Romano is to be converted into affordable housing after the GamesImage: Daniel Dal Zennaro/ANSA/picture alliance "It will be very close to the start of the Games, the schedule is very tight, but we were aware of that," said Andrea Varnier, managing director of the Milan-Cortina local organizing committee. Despite various problems, the actual competition venues are expected to be ready in time for the start of the Games, with some cosmetic flaws."
"The ski jumping stadium in Cortina, which hosted the 1956 Winter Games, will be ready for competition, but its renovation won't be completed until next summer. What about security measures? The Italian government has declared security for the Olympic Games a top priority, however figuring out just how much is being spent is difficult. In April, organizers announced a revised overall operating budget of "about 1.7 billion", a 100 million-increase from the previously"
One hundred days remain until the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, with the torch relay beginning in December and concluding at Milan's Giuseppe Meazza Stadium for the opening ceremony. Total investment is expected at around €3.5 billion covering 98 projects, 47 tied directly to the Games. Data from infrastructure company Simico indicates one in four planned projects will not meet deadlines. The new ice hockey arena faces late completion and a postponed test event. The main Olympic Village at Scalo Romano will be converted into affordable housing after the Games. Competition venues are expected to be usable but some renovations will not be finished until after the Games. The Italian government lists security as a top priority while operating-cost details remain unclear.
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