Milan Prepares for Olympic Games as Torch Makes Final Approach

Relay Participants Pass Through Central Milan Ahead of Winter Olympics

The Olympic torch made a brief stop in central Milan on the eve of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games. The flame, which began its journey across Italy in December, passed through the city for the final time before the games commenced.

According to reports, the relay participants were seen carrying the torch as it moved through the city’s streets. This marked one of the last stops on the torch’s journey, which had previously traveled through all 110 Italian provinces.

The Olympic flame was first lit in Rome and has since been passed from hand to hand by relay participants across Italy. The final leg of its journey took place in Milan, where it was carried through the city before being taken into custody for use during the Winter Olympics.

Details on the exact route taken by the torch in Milan are not available at this time. However, officials have confirmed that the flame will be used during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games, which is set to take place later today.

Source: Al Jazeera