With less than 100 days to go, excitement for the 2026 Winter Olympics continues to ramp up. Not just for the sporting spectacle of it all but for some historic moments: The UNGA has adopted the Olympic truce resolution, emphasizing how the Games serve as a strong symbol of unity, especially in a world that often feels divided. But even with all the careful planning in place, there’s been a hiccup in the flame ceremony, leading to another historic change.
According to Xinhua News Agency , this year marks the first time in 58 years that the sacred flame-lighting ceremony will be moved indoors, all because of a heavy rain forecast in Ancient Olympia – something we haven’t seen since the 1968 Grenoble Winter Olympics. Though the backup flame used during the dress rehearsal was lit outside l

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