Abhinav Bindra Carries Olympic Flame Ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra expressed feeling "truly humbled" and "honoured" after carrying the Olympic torch ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, describing it as a symbol of unity and perseverance. The Games, starting February 6 and concluding on February 22, will be Italy's fourth time hosting and feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines, an increase from Beijing 2022. The opening ceremony will be held across multiple locations, including Milan's San Siro Stadium.