Oslo, May 8 -- Preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are progressing steadily, Milan-Cortina Foundation CEO Andrea Varnier said.

Speaking on Wednesday during a promotional roadshow event held here, Varnier said the past winter had been "very positive" for the preparations.

"We successfully tested most of the competition venues through various events and launched ticket sales, which have been well-received. We're confident but remain mindful of the challenges ahead, including those we cannot yet foresee," he said.

The 2026 Games will be co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with events spanning four major clusters, combining urban and mountainous terrain. This geographic dispersion allows the us...