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Winter Olympics 2026 recap - Verona hosts stunning closing ceremony after Zoe Atkin wins halfpipe bronze; USA shock Canada to claim ice hockey gold

The Winter Olympics 2026 concludes in Milano Cortina on Sunday with five more gold medals up for grabs. Some of the highlights of the final day of action will involve the women’s gold-medal match in curling while GB’s Zoe Atkin battles Eileen Gu and Li Fanghui in the women’s halfpipe final. The Closing Ceremony will begin at 19:30 GMT.

By Paul Hassall | Updated 22/02/2026 at 22:13 GMT

Gold medal heroes Weston and Bankes carry GB flag at Closing Ceremony

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22:05

AND THAT CONCLUDES AN EPIC CLOSING CEREMONY!

Thanks for joining us tonight, and for the past glorious 17 days in Milano Cortina. We hope you have enjoyed our coverage on TNT Sports and discovery+, and the wonderful moments of magic that make the Olympics the greatest show on earth.

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Watch: Weston delivers EPIC gold for Team GB

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22:00

A POWERFUL BALLAD FROM A LOCAL SINGER

Achille Lauro takes to the stage with a song to finish off. Has been quite the ceremony this. A celebration of Italian music.

Achille Lauro brings Closing Ceremony to an end

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21:55

A HUGE PARTY TO BRING THE CURTAIN DOWN ON MILANO CORTINA

21:50

THE OLYMPIC FLAME IN MILAN AND CORTINA IS EXTINGUISHED!

But there are more DJs on the go in Verona. Euro dance track Lean On is the order of the day on the main stage, and the crowd and athletes are embracing the moment.

The rings go dark as 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics draws to close

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21:45

MORE WONDERFUL IMAGES ADORN THE STAGE IN VERONA

After the IOC President looks forward to France 2030.

"Dear friends, I now declare the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games closed," said Coventry.

"In accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world, and all of you here tonight, to assemble four years from now in the French Alps, to celebrate with all of us the 26th Olympic Winter Games.

"See you all in 2030."

88-year-old American volunteer steals the show at Closing Ceremony

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21:40

IOC PRESIDENT KIRSTY COVENTRY PRAISES THE ATHLETES AND FANS

"You have been incredible," said Coventry before she declares the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina officially closed.

"Each and every one of you. Brave. Fearless. Full of heart and passion. You left it all on the snow and ice.

"Two unforgettable weeks, living every moment to the fullest. You gave everything, and you shared it with all of us.

"This is the true Olympic spirit: competing, embracing, lifting each other up, whatever the result.

"You showed us what excellence, respect, and friendship look like in a world that often forgets these values.

"You showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone. A place where sport brings us together.

"The flame may soon go out, but its light will stay with us: in every child inspired to dream big. In every person reminded that courage and kindness still matter.

"The Olympic Games will continue to be a space where the athletes can inspire the world through sport: freely, safely and proudly."

21:35

WATCH: FRENCH FLAG RISES TO MARK OLYMPIC HANDOVER

French flag rises as 2030 beckons at Milano Cortina Closing Ceremony

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21:30

WARM WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Giovanni Malago: "We promised to provide athletes and the Olympic Movement with a unique experience in world-class venues, framed by landscapes of striking beauty, respectful of sustainability, with an enduring legacy.

"Well done, Italy. You kept your promises!

"What we have witnessed over the past two weeks demonstrates just how much the Winter Games matter to the Olympic Movement.

"An extraordinary kaleidoscope of sporting achievements and personal journeys, where passions and emotions come together, alongside some of the contradictions of our deeply divided world.

"My thoughts turn to the many young people who embraced these Games.

"To them, we affirmed that another world is possible through sport. I believe that this message has resonated powerfully and will endure."

21:20

THE FRENCH ALPS WILL TRY TO BOTTLE THE MAGIC OF MILANO CORTINA

21:15

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF FRANCE CAN BE HEARD!

As the French flag is raised in anticipation of the 2030 Winter Olympics being staged in the French Alps, La Marseillaise is delivered in operatic style.

21:10

LOWERING OF THE OLYMPIC FLAG IS TAKING PLACE