Olympic Flame Pass Milan-Cortina 2026 in Imperia

The Olympic Flame on the Riviera dei Fiori

The journey of the Olympic Flame towards the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games also touched Imperia, in Liguria. On January 10, 2026, the city of the Riviera dei Fiori was one of the stages of the torch's route, in a highly anticipated and meaningful moment.

From Oneglia to Porto Maurizio

The passage symbolically united the two historic souls of the city, Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, along a route followed by cheering crowds. The torchbearers' relay, with torchbearer Davide Re among the protagonists, carried the flame through the city streets, accompanied by celebrations and festive moments.

A Collective Emotion

The passage of the Olympic torch is always an exceptional event for the cities that host it: an opportunity to experience the spirit of the Games up close and to feel part of a major international event. For Imperia, it was a day to remember, capable of uniting the community around the values of Olympic sport.

Imperia in Olympic History

With this stage, Imperia and the Riviera dei Fiori became part of the narrative of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the first Winter Olympics to span such a large area of Italy. A link between Liguria and the most important sporting event of the year.