The Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympic Stadium, an iconic sports venue that left a mark on the history of the 1956 Winter Olympics, will shine again in 2026 during the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Originally opened as an outdoor stadium, this historic venue hosted the opening and closing ceremonies in 1956, as well as figure skating and ice hockey competitions. Decades later, the stadium gained fame on the big screen when it appeared in the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only (1981), where Roger Moore, as the famous spy, faces off against three masked hockey players in an exciting action scene.
Over time, the stadium was modernized with the addition of a roof, allowing it to host the World Curling Championships in 2009 and 2010. Now, the historic venue is preparing to write a new chapter in its legacy as the venue for all curling events in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. This emblematic stadium not only connects the past and present of winter sports but also highlights its cultural significance, blending its Olympic legacy with iconic moments from film.
When James Bond took centre stage at this former and future Olympic venue. 🏟️
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