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Coordinates: 45°28′39.36″N 9°9′26.28″E / 45.4776000°N 9.1573000°E / 45.4776000; 9.1573000
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Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026
Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Comitato Organizzatore dei Giochi Olimpici e Paralimpici Invernali di Milano Cortina 2026
Established9 December 2019; 5 years ago (2019-12-09)
TypeNon-profit
11199200962
Registration no.MI-2589108
HeadquartersAllianz Tower
Location
Coordinates45°28′39.36″N 9°9′26.28″E / 45.4776000°N 9.1573000°E / 45.4776000; 9.1573000
Giovanni Malagò
CEO
Andrea Varnier
Websitemilanocortina2026.org

Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 (also known as the Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, OCOG; Italian: Comitato Organizzatore dei Giochi Olimpici e Paralimpici Invernali di Milano Cortina 2026) is a non-profit organisation responsible for planning, financing, and promoting the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics and 2026 Winter Paralympics, hosted by the Italian cities of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.[1] It was established on 9 December 2019 and Giovanni Malagò serves as the president.[2] Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 comprises a board of directors, a board of statutory auditors, and external auditors.[1]

The committee has an agreement with the organising committee of the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics to share knowledge and resources.[3] Since 1 December 2020, the committee's headquarters are at the Allianz Tower in Milan; they were previously housed at the Pirelli Tower.[4][5]

Board of directors

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The board of directors consists of fourteen members: seven sports executives selected by the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and the Italian Paralympic Committee (CPI), six representatives from the locations hosting the events, and a CEO nominated by the prime minister of Italy.[6] Board members were appointed on 17 January 2023 and remain in office until 31 December 2026.[1]

Athletes' and coaches' commission

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Athletes' and Coaches' Commission (CAT26) is an advisory board consisting of athletes and coaches who have participated in past competitions. Their role is to support the organising committee in advocating for the participating athletes and coaches, as well as to promote the Games.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sustainability, Impact and Legacy Report 2023: The Strategy and Planning Phases (PDF) (Report). Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026. November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  2. ^ "About Us". Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  3. ^ Palmer, Dan (3 August 2021). "Paris 2024 and Milan Cortina 2026 sign cooperation deal in Tokyo". Inside the Games. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Milano Cortina 2026 ready to take centre stage after Beijing 2022". International Paralympic Committee. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  5. ^ Gillen, Nancy (27 November 2020). "Milan Cortina 2026 to house Organising Committee in Allianz Tower". Inside the Games. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  6. ^ "The Board". Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Athletes' Commission". Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026. Retrieved 30 November 2024.



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