Beijing, Jan. 22 -- With 16 days to go until the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday she was confident the Games would be successfully staged, while acknowledging the operational challenges posed by geographically dispersed venues.
During an online press conference, Coventry said, "We're 16 days countdown, so we're all very excited. A lot of the IOC team is already in Milan, Cortina, and the team will be arriving on Monday.""I'm getting really excited about being able to get there and see the blend of tradition and innovation, the beautiful venues," she added.
On preparations, she said, "We've seen really good test events. The organizing committee is working ...