Italian anthem fuses pop and classical as Beijing 2022 hands over to Milano-Cortina 2026

A pop singer and a classical instrumentalist had been chosen to showcase the subsequent Winter Olympics as Beijing gave the world a teaser for what to anticipate in 4 years.

Milan-born singer Malika Ayane and violinist Giovanni Andrea Zanon carried out the Italian nationwide anthem on the 2022 closing ceremony. After Beijing changing into the primary twin Olympic metropolis, holding each summer time and winter video games, it is becoming to see one other duality play out. Milano-Cortina 2026 would be the first Olympics held in two distinct areas.

Head of Occasions for Milano-Cortina 2026, Christian Milici, mentioned the selection of musicians symbolised the "harmonious dialogue between two opposites”.

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The pop-classical efficiency on the Closing Ceremony

Duality is a key a part of the philosophy of 2026, with Milan being a famend industrial hub and vibrant city panorama, whereas Cortina is throbbing with nature and open areas.

The 2026 Winter Olympics is being projected to be one of many first main post-pandemic sporting occasions in Italy and organisers hope they may mark a return to regular with followers, athletes and workers attending in an unrestricted method.

Watch the second Milano-Cortina gained their bid under.

Look out for a model new occasion in 2026 too.

Ski mountaineering – often called “skimo” – sees athletes race over snow-covered terrain utilizing each snowboarding and mountaineering strategies.

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