Per tradition, the torch was lit on April 15 in Olympia, Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the ...

The gleaming aluminum torches for the Milano Cortina Games are sustainable and minimalist. The torches designed for Milano ...

Called "Essential," the sleek design is centered on sustainability and was conceived by Italian architect and urban planner Carlo Ratti.

Two versions were revealed - one in blue-green for the Olympic Games, the other in bronze for the Paralympic Games. Weighing just over one kilogram and produced entirely in Italy, each torch is ...

What happens when a beloved Chinese giant panda encounters the Olympic torch relay? Yuan Zi, a giant panda living in France, perhaps says, “I don’t quite understand the torch relay.

The “Essential” torch designed for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Ratti designed the torch with the ultimate goal of putting the focus on the flame ...