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[Memories of the 1956 Cortina Olympics]The winter dubbed the “Miracle of Cortina.” 6.2 seconds of despair, a snapped strap, and the Olympic flame tripping on the cable.

In 2026, the Olympics will return to this land once more. What happened at the 1956 Cortina Games seventy years ago? Chiharu Inotani's silver medal, Toni Sailer's triple crown, and the torch that stumbled on a cable. A historical guide to enjoy the Milan-Cortina Olympics ten times more.

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[2032 Brisbane]The Day the Bid Race Disappeared

Was it a fixed race or the fruit of reform? In the summer of 2021, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision to award the 2032 Games to Brisbane was quietly finalized in Tokyo. What lies behind the scenes of this decision? The heavy-handed influence of IOC Vice President John Coates, who worked behind the scenes, and the backstory of the overwhelmingly favorable vote of confidence. The depths of a decision that fundamentally overturned the rules of Olympic bidding.

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[2030・2034]The Full Story Behind the Simultaneous Selection of Two Winter Olympics Host Cities: Alps and Salt Lake City

Behind the scenes of the simultaneous decision for the 2030 French Alps Olympics and the 2034 Salt Lake City Utah Olympics. What move did the IOC make to avert the crisis threatening the Winter Olympics' survival? What did President Macron pledge to President Bach at the General Assembly? An unprecedented agreement born from the clash between the U.S. government and the sports world. A comprehensive look at the IOC's desperate strategy to save the Winter Olympics.

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[2002 Salt Lake City]The Moment the Winter Olympics Host City Was Decided

Footage of the moment Salt Lake City was awarded the 2002 Winter Olympics and the behind-the-scenes story. Explaining the revenge from the humiliation of losing to Nagano by just four votes, and the decisive victory in the first round of voting. Yet behind that jubilation lurked the worst “bid scandal” in Olympic history. Includes the original text of President Samaranch's announcement.

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[2006 Torino]The Moment the Winter Olympics Host City Was Decided

The moment the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics were awarded: footage and a thorough behind-the-scenes analysis. Why did the favored candidate, Sion, Switzerland, lose? The truth behind the “retaliatory vote” triggered by allegations of Salt Lake City corruption, and the relentless determination of the Agnelli family, leaders of Fiat. Includes the original announcement by President Samaranch and voting data.

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[2026 Milan-Cortina]The Moment the Winter Olympics Host City Was Decided

The moment Italy secured the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics: footage and commentary. Beyond the decisive moment, witness Italy's overwhelming passion overcoming the wounds of Rome's bid withdrawal. The full record of the 47-34 victory over Sweden—a litmus test for the “new normal” chosen amid a crisis of dwindling candidate cities.

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2026 Milano-CortinaHost City Archives

[1998 Nagano]The Moment the Winter Olympics Host City Was Decided

Footage and commentary from the moment Nagano was awarded the 1998 Winter Olympics. President Samaranch's roar of “NAGANO!” and the simultaneous interpreter's nervous stammer. We revisit this “third time's the charm” victory—overcoming Nagoya and Sapporo's defeats and narrowly defeating Salt Lake City by just four votes—alongside the One School, One Country campaign that earned worldwide acclaim.

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