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February 6, 2026 UN
On Friday, the 25th Winter Olympic Games officially opened in Italy, taking place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock attended the opening ceremony.
The UN chief addressed the Games' participants in a video message, emphasizing that the Olympic and Paralympic Games remain a symbol of human potential, teamwork, fair play, and mutual respect.
“Thanks to your dedication and perseverance, we see what a united world can be – and what humanity can achieve when we strive for better,” he said.
The Secretary General also recalled the significance of the Olympic Truce, emphasizing that its essence is simple: “the only rivalry between states should take place in the sporting arena, not on the battlefield.”
He called on all parties to armed conflicts to respect this tradition, the importance of which has recently been reaffirmed by the UN General Assembly.
“Let us strive together – for gold, but above all for peace,” Guterres emphasized.
Concluding his speech, the Secretary General wished the participants good luck: “Thank you and good luck.”
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