Overview
- President Sergio Mattarella arrived in Cortina by helicopter to start a two-day visit to the Winter Olympics.
- He met skier Sofia Goggia in person, congratulating her on the downhill bronze that marked her third Olympic medal.
- Through a video call arranged by CONI press officer Danilo Di Tommaso, he congratulated Arianna Fontana after Italy’s mixed relay short-track gold and called the team formidable.
- He thanked CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio, praising the Games for projecting vitality and strong organization.
- He plans to be on the slopes at 11:30 a.m. Thursday to watch the Super-G and cheer Goggia, Federica Brignone, and Italy’s downhill team.