2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics: Italy Invests €500,000 in Bobs for 20 Local Athletes
2024-12-20
Il Fatto Quotidiano
Italy is gearing up for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics with a significant investment in bobs, a sport with a relatively small following in the country. With only about 20 practitioners, the Italian government has allocated approximately €500,000 for 9 bobs, which will be used to homologate the racing track. Each bobsled is estimated to cost around €55,000, a hefty price tag for a niche sport. As the country prepares to host the Winter Olympics, this move is part of the broader effort to upgrade infrastructure and support Italian athletes in their quest for medal glory, including winter sports like bobsleigh and skeleton racing.
