Olympic Torch Goodbye Mantova, Hello Veneto: A Day of Emotion and Celebration
The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics torch relay reached a spectacular conclusion in Mantova today, leaving behind a city filled with pride and unforgettable memories.
Mantova Says Goodbye to the Olympic Torch
In a moving ceremony held in the historic Piazza Sordello, under the magnificent Ducal Palace, the Olympic Flame was extinguished. The event was enhanced by the presence of three prominent Mantuan figures:
- Alberto Bollini, coach of the Italian Under-19 football team.
- Lucilla Boari, bronze medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
- Roberto Boninsegna, an icon of the Italian national team and a striker for Inter and Juventus.
“Carrying the Olympic torch was extraordinary.
” said Boninsegna, who lit the brazier. He added, “It felt like being at San Siro, in front of 70,000 spectators, but I was even more excited because all my fellow Mantova citizens were there, applauding and cheering me on. I never thought I could experience such indescribable joy as I did today.
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The Torch’s Journey Continues in Veneto
On Tuesday, January 20, the Olympic Flame will make its way through the Veneto region, passing through the following towns:
- Nogara
- Legnago
- Rovigo
- Monselice
- Este
Its final destination of the day will be Vicenza.
What’s Next?
To learn more about the 44th stage of the Olympic Torch relay, including specific timings and locations, visit the official Olympics website.
The Olympic Torch Relay is a powerful symbol of peace, unity, and friendship.
Did you know?
What is the Olympic Torch Relay?
- The Olympic Torch Relay is a traditional event preceding the Olympic Games where a torch, symbolizing the light of the Olympic flame, is carried from the site of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece, to the host city.
When was the first Olympic Torch Relay held?
- The first Olympic Torch Relay took place at the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics, as part of a celebration of Aryan superiority orchestrated by Adolf Hitler.
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