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The closing ceremony ended two weeks of competition with 1,500 athletes celebrating Italy’s success and formally handing over the Olympic flag to France for 2030.
- This Sunday in Verona, Italy hosts the Olympic closing ceremony at 8:30 p.m., titled Beauty in Action, featuring performances by Roberto Bolle.
- Using a new blueprint, organizers spread events across northern Italy, with medals decided officials expect the closing ceremony tone to be more relaxed and free‑wheeling after two weeks of competition.
- Performers and high ticket prices show, with Achille Lauro, DJ Gabry Ponte, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expected in the crowd, tickets from 950 euros to 2,900 euros.
- Protesters opposed to staging the Games are expected near the Arena on Sunday, while officials noted positive reception and athletes praised venues and hospitality.
- The Italian team will hand over to the organizers for 2030, and Olympic cauldrons burned since Feb 6 will be extinguished on Sunday.
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Kirsty Coventry declared the Games over – Record 30 medals for Italy, Norway on top with 40 - The baton in the French Alps for 2030 - The medal table
After two weeks of competition, the Games ended on Sunday. Milan-Cortina handed over the Olympic flag to France, which will host the next Winter Games in 2030 in the Alps.
Season handover "in Beauty": International media praise the closing ceremony in the Arena of Verona. They cheer on the games altogether because they offered not only drama but also fun.
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2026 Winter Olympics close with a celebration
VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: General view of the venue prior to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on day sixteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Verona Olympic Arena on February 22, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: A general view as dancers perform during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on day sixteen of the Milano Co…
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