IOC President, Thomas Bach, has sent a letter to the President of CONI, Giovanni Malagò, with prayer to forward it to the President of the Council of Ministers, Giuseppe Conte.

Malagò has informed the Minister for Youth Policies and Sports, Vincenzo Spadafora, of the letter and has brought also to the attention of the Executive Board of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation who met this afternoon by videoconference.

Yours Excellecy,

Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the approval of the Olympic Law for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 by the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament. The overwhelming result with near unanimous support is another reflection of the great unity of the Italian people behind these Games for a brighter future outlook.

This remarkable outcome is also sign of your leadership in these challenging times.Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the approval of the Olympic Law for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 by the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament. The overwhelming result with near unanimous support is another reflection of the great unity of the Italian people behind these Games for a brighter future outlook. This remarkable outcome is also sign of your leadership in these challenging times.The International Olympic Committee is looking forward to continuing its close and fruitful cooperation with your Government and the Italian Olympic Committee, under the excellent leadership of its President and IOC Member, Mr Giovanni Malago.

Together with all our Italian friends and partners, we are committed to make the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 an unforgettable success story.Please allow me to thank you very much for your continued personal support and I am sure that we can look forward to another strong signal of confidence in the success of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 when the Olympic Law is submitted to the Senate of the Republic for approval.2Over the last few weeks, our thoughts have been with all the Italian people going through this unprecedented crisis. I wish you and all your citizens good health and all the very best.Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and personal esteem,