Milan-Cortina, Mosaner-Brignone and Pellegrino-Fontana as flag bearers

Rome, Dec. 12 (LaPresse) – In Cortina, the pair Amos Mosaner and Federica Brignone, and in Milan, Federico Pellegrino and Arianna Fontana. These are the four Italian flag bearers who will represent Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina. The announcement was made by CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio. “Brignone called me yesterday, and I was more excited than she was. She told me, ‘I think I can do it, I realize it, but I have so much affection around me.’ I told her that her biggest challenge is to remain detached from everything. She asked me to tell the communication team not to pressure her too much. She was very, very happy; you can imagine that her family was happy yesterday,” Buonfiglio revealed. It will be Arianna Fontana’s second time: “How many Olympics has she participated in and won? We must draw inspiration from these people.” CONI Secretary General Carlo Mornati added: “Fontana, motivated to compete again, is the most decorated, an example, and completes the circle in Italy from Turin 2006 to Milan-Cortina 2026. It seemed right to recognize her efforts and what she has given to the country.” “Fontana? She thanked me; she needs once again a stimulus to stay determined. Mosaner has already earned the medal for his discretion. Pellegrino and I have spoken several times; he is now training but sent me a nice little message: ‘Thanks, Pres,’” Buonfiglio added.