Rome, Dec 6, 2025 (AFP) - Milan-Cortina chief admits venue time pinch as Olympic torch relay begins

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2025-12-06

The CEO of the 2026 Winter Olympics organising committee admitted on Saturday that there was still plenty to do to complete the venues as the Milan-Cortina Games' torch relay began in Rome. Speaking to reporters at a ceremony for the start of the relay in the Italian capital, Andrea Varnier said: "there is a lot of finishing to do around the venues. "But it's normal, that's what we were expecting," he added. "With the relay starting, it's a lot......

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