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Welcoming the torch of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, Lake Garda was transformed into a stunning Olympic setting. The journey was both tangible and symbolic, linking the shores of Italy\u2019s largest freshwater lake. From Peschiera del Garda to Desenzano, where it was warmly embraced by a jubilant community, the flame\u2019s journey along the lakeside created unforgettable images and moments, celebrating the bond between sport, the local landscape, and the spirit of the community. In this way, Garda proved capable of speaking to the world through the universal values of the Olympics.<\/p>\n\n
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In Desenzano del Garda, the olympic flame united the emotions of competition with the extraordinary symbols of unity it represents, turning the shores of Lake Garda into a global stage. \u201cThe passage of the Torch through our city was a moment of extraordinary emotion and profound significance,\u201d commented the mayor, Guido Malinverno. \u201cWelcoming this universal emblem places Desenzano del Garda at the heart of a story that speaks of peace, respect, commitment, and brotherhood among nations\u201d.<\/p>\n\n The journey of the \u201cSacred Fire\u201d was a collective embrace. As the torchbearers made their way along Lungolago Cesare Battisti, the city showed its very best side. From the setting of the Castle to Piazza Malvezzi, thousands of residents and tourists lined the streets behind barriers, creating an atmosphere of genuine celebration. A significant event that went beyond a fleeting experience, because, as Mayor Malinverno remarked with a touch of pride, \u201cThe olympic flame of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games sends a meaningful message, reminding us that sport is a tool for dialogue. Its presence has ignited a shared sense of pride, strengthening the community\u2019s sense of belonging\u201d<\/p>\n\n As the flame passed through the city streets, the eyes of onlookers shone with emotion, reflecting the pride and joy of the city\u2019s leaders: \u201cSeeing the flame travel through our streets, accompanied by the joy of our citizens, allowed us to rediscover the truest meaning of togetherness\u201d.<\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The olympic flame is sure to remain in the hearts of the people of Desenzano, a city with a long-standing tradition of sport and international tourism. Indeed, the event also served as an international showcase, highlighting the value and significance of the local territory. \u201cWatching the torch pass by the ancient Roman Villa and the modern piers was a poignant reminder that the Olympic values – excellence, respect, and friendship – are the deep roots on which the community\u2019s future is built,\u201d the Mayor remarked.<\/p>\n\n For the mayor of Desenzano, Guido Malinverno, the passage of the \u201cSacred Fire\u201d sends a powerful message, highlighting sport as a means of dialogue and a symbol of local identity Welcoming the torch of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, Lake Garda was transformed into a stunning Olympic setting. The journey was both tangible and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":17925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[],"lago":[61],"class_list":["post-17926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-torch-relay","lago-lake-of-garda"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17926"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17927,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17926\/revisions\/17927"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17926"},{"taxonomy":"lago","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lago?post=17926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/magazine.navigazionelaghi.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/iStock-2221606292-723x1024.jpg\")
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