In Pics | Cortina's Olympic Legacy: Bridging 70 Years of Winter Sports History
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2026-03-14 10:41:15
Photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows a general view of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, March 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- 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.
Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows the entrance to the Cortina Story of Sport Exhibition in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)Photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows the cauldron of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a view in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows a scenery of Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)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. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Photo taken on March 4, 2026 shows decorations of Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Photo taken on March 13, 2026 shows the exterior of the Cortina Curling Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)Tourists take photos at Piazza Angelo Dibona in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 4, 2026. (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. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)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. (Xinhua/Lian Zhen)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. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)French artist Marc Arl paints for Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)A tourist takes a photo with a sign in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)Photo taken on March 5, 2026 shows a general view in Cortina D'ampezzo, Italy. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)Ski enthusiasts try on ski boots at a ski rental shop in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026. (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. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)■
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