The XXV Olympic Winter Games, set to take place from February 6–22, 2026, in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo, mark a major implementation of the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020 reforms and the ‘New Norm’ model. The organizing strategy of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 emphasizes sustainability and cost efficiency, with approximately 85% of venues utilizing existing infrastructure. Spanning more than 22,000 square kilometers across Northern Italy, the event is on track to become the most geographically dispersed Winter Olympics in history. However, the wide distribution of venues-while reducing the need for new construction-has significantly heightened logistical and operational risks. Two…