Milan Cortina Games close with ceremony, Olympic flag passes to France

VERONA, Italy — The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony paying tribute to Italian dance and music inside the ancient Verona Arena, roughly mid-distance between the far-flung mo

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The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games is a significant event, marking the culmination of weeks of international athletic competition and the symbolic handover to the next host nation. This particular ceremony highlighted the Milan Cortina Games as a uniquely 'spread-out' and 'new kind' of Winter Games, setting a precedent for future events. The passing of the Olympic flag to France signifies the continuation of the Olympic cycle and the anticipation for upcoming Games.

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Milan CortinaHost of the Winter Games FranceNext nation to receive Olympic flag International Olympic Committee (IOC)Governing body of the Olympic Games Charlotte BankesGold medallist, Union flag bearer Matt WestonGold medallist, Union flag bearer

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First report: The Independent · 22 Feb, 21:37|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6m|Window: 6m

The Independent22 Feb, 21:37First to report

IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

Yahoo22 Feb, 21:43Latest update

The twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

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The twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

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The Independent2h ago

IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

Gold medallists Charlotte Bankes and Matt Weston carried the Union flag at the ceremony.

By Mark Staniforth

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Milan Cortina Games close with ceremony, Olympic flag passes to France

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IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

The twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

Read at source (2 outlets)

The twin Milan and Cortina Olympic cauldrons are extinguished, signaling the end of the most spread-out Winter Games

IOC president hails ‘new kind of Winter Games’ at Milan-Cortina closing ceremony

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