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Praying for the sun: What to know about the flame-lighting ceremony for the Winter Olympics

At a temple in Ancient Olympia, a flame is drawn from the sun to begin its journey to the Winter Games.

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Olympic Flame Begins Journey from Greece’s Olympia to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

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The Olympic flame begins its journey to the Winter Games — Lit inside the Museum of Ancient Olympia for the first time

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As clouds threaten ceremony, Greece prepares a backup flame for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

It took seven seconds to ignite the flame – without artificial means and preserving a tradition inspired by the original Olympic Games dating back 2,800 years.

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Olympic flame begins journey to Milan Cortina Games with ceremony in Greece

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IOC Chief Coventry In Tears As 2026 Winter Games Torch Relay Sets Off

Greek Reporter

When War Paused, the Real Fights Began at the Ancient Olympics

Ancient Greek athletes fought in brutal contests of the ancient Olympics, where sacred honor and civic pride shaped modern sports' roots.

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What’s the Olympic Truce just approved by the United Nations?

The Olympic Truce Resolution was adopted today by the @UN General Assembly, calling for observance of the Olympic Truce for the #MilanoCortina2026 Games. IOC President Kirsty Coventry and @milanocortina26 President Giovanni Malagò addressed the UNGA 🔗 : https://t.co/GnnDSbMNfp pic.twitter.com/p2p1JVKrAf

Deccan Chronicle

Praying for Sun: Everything You Need to Know About Winter Olympics Flame-Lighting Ceremony

On Wednesday, the flame will be kindled once more for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. From Olympia — birthplace of the ancient games — to Milan’s San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, the torch