Volunteers stand close to the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
Antonio Calanni, Associated Press
Creative Director Alfredo Accatino speaks during an interview with The Associated Press outside the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
Antonio Calanni, Associated Press
Dressmaker Luciana Donadio works in a dressing room outside the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
Antonio Calanni, Associated Press
A view of the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
VERONA, Italy — A city forever associated with Romeo and Juliet, Verona will host the final act of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday inside the ancient Roman Arena, where some 1,500 athletes will celebrate their feats against a backdrop of Italian music and dance.
Creative Director Alfredo Accatino speaks during an interview with The Associated Press outside the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
Dressmaker Luciana Donadio works in a dressing room outside the Arena ahead of the closing ceremony at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Verona, Italy, Feb. 17.
