The athlete parades also took place in cities such as Cortina d'Ampezzo, Predazzo, and Livigno. The main theme of the opening was Armonia ("Harmony").
The Olympic flame was lit both in Milan, in the Peace Park, and in Cortina d'Ampezzo, at the Dibon square.
The Winter Olympic Games in Italy started on February 6, and Kyrgyzstan is represented at this tournament by two 19-year-old athletes: Timur Shakirov and Artur Saparbekov.
Artur Saparbekov will compete in cross-country skiing: the classic sprint will take place on February 10, and the freestyle sprint on February 13. Timur Shakirov will participate in alpine skiing disciplines: the giant slalom is scheduled for February 14, and the slalom for February 16.
The Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will conclude on February 22.
