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February 23, 2026
25th Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina Officially Closed
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina was held tonight in the Verona Arena under the slogan "beauty in action."
TL;DR
- The closing ceremony was held in the Verona Arena under the slogan "beauty in action".
- The ceremony featured Italian opera, a parade of athletes, and the handover of the Olympic flag to France, the host of the 2030 Winter Olympics.
- Norway was the most successful nation with a record 18 gold medals.
- The Verona Arena will also host the opening ceremony for the Winter Paralympics on March 6th.
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