— Published March 14, 2025

Hosting the Winter Games, a source of pride for 62% of Italians

Milan-Cortina 2026

Happiness! A study by SWG, commissioned by Coca-Cola Italy, highlights the enthusiasm of the Italian public for the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, which will open in eleven months. 62% of Italians say they are proud to host these Winter Games and 59% believe that the event can strengthen the country's sense of unity. 84% of those surveyed also believe that Olympic values ​​can contribute to making sport a driving force for change, and 66% of Italians under 30 express a keen interest in the achievements of Paralympic athletes. "This study confirms once again that the Olympic values ​​of respect, friendship and excellence have the power to unite and inspire people, all generations and communities combined, and that they find a particular resonance with young audiences”, rejoices Thomas Bach. The study was conducted with a sample of 1.500 people aged 18 to 74.