17 Oct 2023

Salomon – Premium Milano Cortina 2026 Partner

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Photo by Andrea Varnier, CEO of Milano Cortina 2026, Giovanni Malagò, CONI President and Franco Fogliato, President and General Manager of Salomon
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The French brand, a leader in mountain sports, will provide clothing, footwear and accessories for the 2026 Winter Games.

Salomon and the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 have announced the signing of a partnership for the entire path leading to the next Italian Winter Games in 2026. The Annecy company, a point of reference for mountain sports enthusiasts for more than seventy-five years, further strengthens its image and officially becomes part of the Olympic and Paralympic world starting from the Milano Cortina 2026 winter project.

 

Milano Cortina 2026 style

Clothing, footwear and accessories will be provided by Salomon to the technical staff, competition judges, volunteers and staff involved in the Olympic and Paralympic Torch relay journey. With the signing of the partnership between Salomon and the Organising Committee of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the high quality of one of the most established sports companies at an international level and the values ​​of the Olympic and Paralympic movements such as respect, loyalty, equality and inclusiveness come together. In fact, the agreement activates a synergy that once again confirms the unifying power of sport and strengthens the interest and sense of trust around future Italian Games.

 

Together on the ‘Road to the Games

The President of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Giovanni Malagò: “With the entry of a company of Salomon's calibre into the Milano Cortina 2026 team, a relationship marked by excellence is initiated. The Winter Games represent the highest expression of sport also from a technical and organisational point of view. Being able to count on Salomon's extremely high quality allows us to bring the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics and Paralympics to the highest possible level of performance."

 

Photo of Varnier and Franco Fogliato applying the 'Salomon' plaque in the partnership wall

Salomon – Premium Milano Cortina 2026 Partner


The CEO of Milano Cortina 2026 Andrea Varnier: “The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and the complexity of their organisation represent a real challenge that can be addressed by involving organisations and people with high experience. We welcome Salomon and its great knowledge of the winter environment, we are proud that the first experience of this great company in the Olympic and Paralympic world takes place with the Milano Cortina 2026 project".
 

 

Sporting excellence and common values

Salomon President and CEO Franco Fogliato: "Since the founding of Salomon in 1947, we have been dedicated to the pursuit of sporting excellence. As a company, we have played a crucial role in constantly shaping the future of mountain sports, contributing no less to the invention of ski cross and boarder cross, which have become Olympic disciplines. For decades we have dedicated ourselves to research, studying how we can push the limits of sporting performance in Alpine and Nordic ski racing, and today we have found the opportunity to connect our brand to the Olympic Movement. I speak on behalf of all Salomon collaborators globally in declaring that we could not be more proud to announce that we are a Premium Partner of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games."
 

 

Photo by Andrea Varnier, CEO of Milano Cortina 2026, Giovanni Malagò, CONI President and Franco Fogliato, President and General Manager of Salomon

Giovanni Malagò, Franco Fogliato, Andrea Varnier

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