IOC chief says Beijing 2022’s sustainability lessons are guiding Milan-Cortina 2026 preparations.

IOC President Kirsty Coventry said the Beijing 2022 Winter Games offered key lessons for Milan-Cortina 2026, especially in reusing existing infrastructure and using technology to streamline venue planning. Speaking in Milan on February 1, 2026, she highlighted Beijing’s sustainable approach as a model for the upcoming Games, which will be the most geographically widespread Winter Olympics, spanning multiple regions and two host cities. Coventry expressed confidence in preparations, citing strong collaboration among organizers and stakeholders, and praised the focus on climate adaptation, world-class venues, and the Olympic spirit.