Olympic reactions: This is what Wierer, Kostner, Innerhofer & Co say.

Biathlon overall World Cup winner Dorothea Wierer pursued them Decision in favor of Italy at home in the lawn on the television. “I was very excited when the result was announced. “This is a unique opportunity for Italian winter sports, especially for young talent, for whom the games will serve as an incentive,” explained Wierer, who immediately put a stop to participating in the games right on her doorstep. “Unfortunately, I won’t be taking part in any more competitions in 2026, but I’m still really looking forward to this mega event.”

“Unfortunately, I won’t be taking part in any more competitions in 2026” Dorothea Wierer Christoph Innerhofer On the other hand, he wants to experience the Olympics up close in 7 years, at least that's what he writes on Facebook: “Milan-Cortina 2026. I hope to be there. Passion has no limits.” However, it is questionable whether the now 34-year-old meant participating as an athlete. Carolina Kostner remembers Turin 2006 “Turin 2006 – Milan/Cortina 2026. 20 years later, dreams never end,” announces the figure skater Carolina Kostner on social networks and posted a photo that shows her as a flag bearer at the Winter Games in Turin.

“Everyone has to get to work immediately” Armin Zöggeler Armin Zöggeler is the only athlete in the world to win a medal in 6 consecutive Olympic Games. This is a special day for him. “I remember Turin 2006, those are moments you don’t forget. Every athlete dreams of having the Olympic Games on their own doorstep,” said Zöggeler, who was with Italy’s delegation at the award ceremony in Lausanne. However, he warns: “Everyone involved must get to work immediately. Planning must begin tomorrow so that everything is as perfect as presented in our application.” The voices from Lausanne in the video “This is a very special moment for South Tyrol,” commented Arno Kompatscher on site. Further reactions from the state governor and a statement from Elmar Pichler Rolle, the coordinator of the South Tyrolean Olympic site Stol.it in this video summarized. State Governor Arno Kompatscher and the Antholz OC chief Lorenz Leitgeb in Lausanne. © lpa/M. Bolognini

The president of the Antholz OK team is also enthusiastic, Lorenz Leitgeb : “Next year’s World Cup is already the first test and will take place in an infrastructure that is already seen as exemplary at the international level. We now have 6 years to prepare for the biggest sporting event of all time in South Tyrol.” IOC President explains the decision “The difference was the big difference in public support for the Games, with 83 percent in Italy and 55 percent in Stockholm. That was a clear signal,” commented the IOC President Thomas Bach the election outcome.

Milan's mayor Giuseppe Sala again beamed and cheered: “This is great for the city and important for the whole country. Bellissimo!”

>>> Click here for the Olympic reactions from Sweden

You can read more comments about the 2026 Winter Games on Tuesday in the Tagblatt Dolomiten.

Football

Italy

International leagues

International

Winter sports

Tennis

Other sports

Motorsport

Cycling

Watersports

Events

Favorites

Olympic reactions: This is what Wierer, Kostner, Innerhofer & Co say.

Suggestions

Comments (0)