This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows an old luge and a skeleton at the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows an old bobsleigh displayed at the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

A tourist takes a photo with a sign in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 3, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows data from the 1956 and 2026 Winter Olympics displayed at the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows the cauldron of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a view in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows a general view of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Skiers take a cablecar at the ski resort Faloria, which hosted the giant slalom competition in the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows the cauldron of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games in front of the Cortina Curling Stadium in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows the cauldron of the 1956 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Tourists take photos at Piazza Angelo Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 4, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows an old para sit-ski displayed at the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

French artist Marc Arl paints for Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 9, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

This photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows a general view in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

This photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows the entrance to the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows the cauldron of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)

Photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows the exterior of the Cortina Curling Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Skiers ski at the ski resort Faloria, which hosted the giant slalom competition at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Skiers ski at the ski resort Faloria, which hosted the giant slalom competition at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

A skier is seen at the ski resort Faloria, which hosted the giant slalom competition at the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Ski enthusiasts try on ski boots at a ski rental shop in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

This photo taken with a smart phone on March 12, 2026 shows a view of Olympic Ski Jumping Hill, which was used for the ski jumping competition at 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

Photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows cablecars of the ski resort Faloria, which hosted the giant slalom competition in the 1956 Winter Olympic Games, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows decorations of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a winter sports destination that has hosted the Winter Olympics twice. The 1956 Winter Olympic Games left enduring venues such as the Cortina Curling Stadium, which hosted the curling events at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and is hosting the wheelchair curling at the Paralympic Winter Games.

Cortina's winter sports heritage dates back to 1897, with legendary slopes including the Olympia delle Tofane.

As the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games conclude on March 15, Cortina will host the closing ceremony. The flame's extinguishment here will symbolize unity, bridging 70 years of Olympic legacy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)