The 2026 Winter Olympic Games, which will take place in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from February 6 to 22, will include Olympic gold champion shooter Abhinav Bindra as one of the torchbearers. The announcement is yet another significant milestone in the career of India’s first individual Olympic gold winner, who continues to be a highly esteemed voice in international sport and a timeless representation of excellence and tenacity. After being selected as a torchbearer for the forthcoming Games, Bindra, who made history by taking home the gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, expressed her sincere thanks and emotion.
“Very humbled to be selected as a torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Torch Relay,” he tweeted on social media to express his emotions. I’ve always had a particular place in my heart for the Olympic flame because it represents aspirations, tenacity, and the unifying power of sport. “To carry it again is both an honor and a beautiful reminder of what sport makes possible,” the ace shooter continued, reflecting on the significance of the honor for him. Thank you for this amazing honor, Milano Cortina 2026. Events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in the twin cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, marking Italy’s fourth hosting of the Winter Games.
With 116 medal events in 16 disciplines, this edition will have a more extensive schedule than the Beijing 2022 Games, with seven more events and one more discipline. The Olympic Torch Relay, a defining feature of each Olympic Games, personifies the Olympic movement’s timeless spirit and principles. In keeping with this international custom, Bindra will accompany a select group of athletes and notable figures who will spread the flame over many locales on route to the opening ceremony. The relay seeks to foster community cohesion throughout Italy, honor the Olympic values of excellence and camaraderie, and increase excitement for the next Games.
