The organizing committee of the Utah Winter Games 2034 was present in Italy during the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games as part of the observer program. This provided an opportunity to gather as much information as possible on the ground to ensure the success of the 2034 edition. The American officials were particularly impressed by what they saw in terms of mobilization of the youngest.
Catherine Raney Norman, vice-president in charge of development and athlete relations, cites the example ofCardboard plates, cut out and decorated to represent the Olympic rings, in a Milanese classroom. It doesn't take much to have a big impact, she confides to the Deseret News. Literally, they're just small colored plates in the colors of the rings. It's very simple, isn't it? So I think it's perfectly acceptable for us to focus on simplicity. »
« The biggest lesson I learned from Milan-Cortina is that Simplicity worksReally, there's nothing wrong with simply using paper plates. Simplicity is good because that's how you build this experience. You don't need to overthink it. It's easy to overthink when you're planning a mega sporting event. " she insists.
Darren Hughes, vice president in charge of operations and planning, refers to a Olympic museum recreated within a school that holds the top spot. " The students acted as guides, offering tours in English and Italian. Each class contributed to the museum. These were schoolchildren who, without this project, might not have had the opportunity to feel involved in the Games… but they all shared the Olympic spirit. "Examples to follow!"
