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flag Greek officials lit the 2026 Winter Olympics flame using sunlight and a mirror due to clouds, starting a 63-day relay across Italy.

flag Due to forecasted clouds, Greek officials lit the 2026 Winter Olympics flame in Ancient Olympia using sunlight and a parabolic mirror during a brief sunny window, creating a backup for the official ceremony. flag The flame, symbolizing the ancient-modern Olympic link, will begin a 63-day, 12,000-kilometer relay across Italy after a short Greek tour. flag The torch, made from recycled materials and renewable fuel, will carry the flame to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, where the Games, set for February 6–22, will feature ski mountaineering’s debut, increased female participation, and NHL players’ return.

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