IOC Confident 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics On Track Despite Delays

• IOC's Christophe Dubi expressed confidence that the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will start on time, despite previous preparation delays.
• Venues for ice hockey, snowboarding, and freestyle skiing faced delays, with Santagiulia Arena in Milan opening a month behind schedule.
• Recent test events, including speed skating, ice hockey, and biathlon at Val di Fiemme, confirmed readiness and boosted confidence.
• International Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif confirmed infrastructure for ice hockey will be ready, marking NHL stars' return after 12 years.
• Artificial snow production for snowboard and freestyle events in Livigno, though delayed by a technical issue, is now progressing as forecast.

Why It Matters: IOC remains confident in Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics readiness despite venue delays.