Milano Cortina 2026 is set to spark excitement with its latest reveal: the 'Essential' Winter Olympic torch. In a dazzling display of Italian design, technological innovation, and eco-friendly spirit, the torch promises to light up the journey to the Games. 🔥
Unveiled simultaneously at the Triennale di Milano and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, the event brought together sporting legends. In Milan, Olympic champion Stefania Belmondo and Paralympic fencing gold medalist Bebe Vio shared the stage, while in Osaka, Paralympic champion Martina Caironi and Sochi 2014 figure skating bronze medalist Carolina Kostner participated in the showcase.
Designed with simplicity and strength in mind, this sleek, minimalist torch shines with an iridescent finish. Two distinct versions were revealed: a blue-green torch for the Olympic Games and a bronze torch for the Paralympic Games. Weighing just over one kilogram and made entirely in Italy from recycled aluminum and brass alloy, the torch can be refilled and reused up to 10 times, emphasizing its sustainable design.
Fueling the torch with bio-LPG—a renewable energy sourced from waste ingredients like used cooking oil and animal fats—adds another layer of innovation. Its open design reveals the advanced burner, giving everyone a rare glimpse of what keeps the flame alive. This dedication to sustainability and technological flair underscores the torch's role as both a functional object and a cultural icon.
With evocative names like "Shades of Sky" for the Olympic version and "Mountains of Light" for the Paralympic one, the torches celebrate Italy's natural landscapes and symbolize hope, movement, and transformation. Following the relay, they will be honored as part of the official collection at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
On display at the Italia Pavilion during Expo 2025 and at the Triennale di Milano until the conclusion of the Games, the 'Essential' torch captures the spirit of unity and excellence that defines the Olympic and Paralympic movements. Get ready to feel the heat as this sustainable symbol lights the way forward! 🌟
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Milano Cortina 2026 unveils 'Essential' Winter Olympic torch
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