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flag Sofia Goggia lit the Olympic cauldron in Cortina, symbolizing Italy’s 2026 Winter Games.

flag Sofia Goggia lit the Olympic cauldron in Cortina during the 2026 Winter Games opening ceremony, symbolizing Italy’s hosting of the event. flag She played a key role in securing the bid in 2019 with a dynamic presentation alongside snowboarder Michela Moioli, helping Milan-Cortina win over Sweden. flag A two-time Olympic medalist in downhill skiing, Goggia returns to Cortina—where she has four World Cup victories—for the women’s downhill on Sunday, despite past injuries including missing the 2021 World Championships. flag The ceremony celebrated Italian Alpine pride, with Federica Brignone as flag bearer and curler Amos Mosaner carrying her during the parade.

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