Milano Cortina 2026 unveils the official podium for the Paralympic Winter Games

The Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee unveiled the design of the official podiums for the Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games on 29 October. 

Created by Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 in collaboration with the Cavaletti + Pagliariccio studio, the podiums combine contemporary design with Italian craftsmanship, embodying the identity of this edition through colour gradients and shades that highlight its dynamism and visual identity. 

The podiums were unveiled during an event in Milan that coincided with the 100 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games, which take place from 6-22 February 2026. The Paralympic Winter Games will open on 6 March and will feature up to 665 athletes competing in six sports: Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling. . 

The podiums stand out for a number of key features, as well as their simplicity, modularity, uniqueness and dynamism, which are guiding principles that have inspired not only the design of the podiums, but the entire system of objects and sets created for the Victory Ceremonies.

Crafted from wood and metal, the podiums are designed to adapt to different disciplines, both individual and team events, with the capacity to accommodate up to 10 athletes per medal. They are fully accessible, featuring ramps and anti-fall curbs.

Furthermore, as part of the ‘Campioni Ogni Giorno’ (Champions Every Day) initiative, P&G, Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, together with Esselunga and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, will commit to giving the podiums a second life. At the end of Esselunga's Amici di Scuola e dello Sport (Friends of School and Sport) campaign, amateur sports clubs that promote inclusive sporting activities will be selected and assigned an official podium, with the aim of allocating at least one to each of the regions where Esselunga operates.

Secure your tickets for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games  

Milano Cortina 2026, which takes place from 6-15 March 2026, is set to be the most beautiful Paralympic Winter Games yet. Ticket prices start at EUR 10 for children under 14, with approximately 89 per cent of the tickets available for EUR 35 or less.

For more information, please visit tickets.milanocortina2026.org