The Tricolour steals the spotlight at the Olympic Villages of Milan and Cortina. With just three days to go until the Opening Ceremony, Italian journalists already on site at the Games were given the opportunity, during Media Day, to explore the residential units, offices and lounges prepared to host the Italia Team (photos by Ferdinando Mezzelani and Simone Ferraro/CONI).

In Milan, the delegation was guided through the visit by Enzo Bartolomeo, Deputy Chef de Mission and Head of the Milan Cluster, while Dr Maria Rosaria Squeo, CONI’s Medical Director for the Olympic Area, illustrated the medical facilities and organisational set-up.

As athletes from individual and team sports continue to arrive, members of the media were able to gain deeper insight into the behind-the-scenes operations and the initiatives designed to support the daily lives of those who will soon be competing on snow and ice under the five rings, driven by the dream of delivering a medal for their country. (agc)