Olympic Torch Nears as Italy's 2026 Winter Games Face Mounting Heat

With less than two months until the Olympic torch arrives, Italy is under growing criticism over its plans for the 2026 Winter Games. The event, known as Milan Cortina 2026, will be spread across four Italian regions. It is a major chance for the country to present itself to a global audience. But serious challenges now threaten to overshadow the preparations. Organisers face mounting questions about the Games' environmental impact. Key concerns focus on the construction of new venues and the strain on local ecosystems. Critics argue the projects conflict with promises of a sustainable Olympics. The organising committee must now address these issues as the world's attention turns to Italy.