The 2026 torches were created to withstand the rigours of a multi-stage relay and winter weather. We ask the designer about how he landed the coveted job and what makes this year’s torches unique.

The end of the 2026 Olympic torch relay culminated with the lighting of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics cauldrons at the opening ceremony on Feb. 6.

Two cauldrons will be lit and extinguished at the same time in two different locations for the first time in Olympic and Paralympic history.

Carlo Ratti, the designer of this year’s torch, explains what his torch says about this moment in time. An Olympic torch is a small, flaming time capsule.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cesc Fabregas, Head Coach of Como 1907, holds the Olympic Flame on stage on February 3, 2026 in Como, Italy. The 2026 Winter ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time in history, two Olympic cauldrons will be lit simultaneously in separate locations for the 2026 Winter Games. The designs for both cauldrons for the Olympic and ...