
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has officially stated that preparations for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have drawn extensively on the successful experience of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. From the technology-driven transformation of the “Water Cube” into the “Ice Cube,” to the emphasis on hosting the Games sustainably through the reuse of existing venues, the vision, expertise and legacy of Beijing 2022 continue to empower winter sports events around the world.