Organizers, athletes hail 1st 'dispersed' Winter Games as success

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded Sunday after nearly three weeks of competition spread across northern Italy, with organizers and athletes praising the most geographical...

22 Feb, 08:00 — 22 Feb, 12:43

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This story highlights a potentially new model for major international sporting events, specifically the Winter Olympics, by successfully implementing a 'dispersed' format across a wide geographical area. Its success, despite initial challenges and a slow start, could influence future bids and organizational strategies for complex, multi-venue events, demonstrating adaptability in large-scale event management.

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Milan-CortinaHost of the Winter Games OrganizersPlanned and executed the Games AthletesCompetitors in the Games ItaliansHost nation's public

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First report: The Guardian · 22 Feb, 08:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

The Guardian22 Feb, 08:00First to report

How Italians fell in love with their Winter Olympics after gaffes turned into gold

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Daily Sabah22 Feb, 12:43Latest update