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Milan–Cortina Winter Games Near Opening as Italy Ramps Up Security and Ticket Sales Climb

Reinforced border and rail controls, with nearly 4,000 security personnel, frame a dispersed edition across northern Italy.

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Overview

  • Italian authorities strengthened checks at northern border crossings and key rail hubs, with the State Police citing public order and traveler safety as priorities.
  • The Defence Minister said 1,900 military personnel and 2,000 carabinieri will protect the Games, while U.S. ICE officers are confined to a consular operations room after local pushback.
  • Roughly 1 million tickets have been sold, and seats for the San Siro opening ceremony are nearly gone, according to IOC executive Christophe Dubi.
  • Competition begins on 4 February ahead of the 6 February opening at San Siro, with events spread across Milan, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Valtellina, Val di Fiemme, Anterselva for biathlon, and Verona for the closing.
  • The program adds new events, including the Olympic debut of ski-mountaineering, and reaches a record 47% female participation under the IOC presidency of Kirsty Coventry.