The Olympic Torch has returned to the Dolomites town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, marking the 70th anniversary of Italy's first Winter Olympics in 1956. In a special ceremony the cauldron was lit, bringing together generations of Olympic history as Cortina prepares to co-host the 2026 Winter Games with Milan. The final torchbearers were athletes who were involved in the 1956 Games, including 92-year-old Bruno Alberti and 86-year-old Manuela Angeli. CGTN’s Hermione Kitson reports. Read more: https://tin

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