Inspired by the themes of sport, solidarity and sustainability, ‘Futura’ showcases a dynamic and contemporary design that reflects the core values of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Milan-Cortina 2026 strategy is based on the belief that we are stronger together – this is evident in the involvement of the wider public in the decision-making process. The determination to make Italy fall in love with the Games, and the world fall in love with Italy, was evident throughout this global initiative.

Tina and Milo the ermine — a brother and sister who made a triumphant appearance on the Ariston stage alongside two children from the Istituto Compensivo di Tavernà (Catanzaro), who had drawn them, and by Giovanni Malago, President of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Foundation and CONI. With their liveliness and speed, the ermines are the ideal animals to best embody the Italian spirit that guides the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The design of the award symbolises two halves: the athlete’s journey and that of everyone who walked alongside them to the Olympic summit — coaches, family and supporters. It is about unity, about teamwork, about strength. A dynamic graphic abstraction showing the union of two parts in constant motion, emphasised by the contrast between a grainy texture and a mirror-like surface. The design remains clean and simple — using only basic lines to express the ideas of unity and movement.