Nineteen members of Japan's delegation to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy on Sunday. The Games are scheduled to kick off on Friday. Team leader Hidehito Ito pledged full support for the athletes.
Nineteen members of Japan's delegation to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics arrived at Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy on Sunday, ahead of the Games that begin on Friday.
"We've finally made it to Milan," said team leader Hidehito Ito, 64. "I want to fully support the athletes."
Ryo Sugai, 34, who won bronze in men's ski cross at last year's freestyle skiing world championships, told reporters at the airport, "I suffered an injury in December, and it's been tough in many ways, but I will ski with everything I've got to get a medal."
Athletes in events like speed skating are expected to arrive separately from their pre-competition training camps or other preparation sites.
This arrival marks the start of intensive preparations for the Japanese team in Italy.
