With less than 24 days remaining until the start of Milano Cortina, the flame is travelling through Italy surrounded by enthusiasm and controversy. The selection of torchbearers has sparked debate. The Olympic flame is already winding its way across the boot-shaped country on the long road to the upcoming 2026 Winter Games. Yet what should have been a straightforward celebration of shared pride, instead became of tension, driven by recent developments. The choice of 10,001 torchbearers prompted sharply divided reactions, particularly among key figures in Italian sport, who argue the great champions of earlier eras have been given only a token presence. The row flared after...
