Consider the following statements about the emblem of the Milano Corti

Consider the following statements about the emblem of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games :

  • 1. The name of the emblem is ‘Futura’
  • 2. The emblem of the Games was decided by a popular vote for the first time in the history of the Olympic

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2024
The correct option is C, Both 1 and 2.
Statement 1 says the name of the emblem is ‘Futura’. This is correct. The official emblem for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is called ‘Futura’.
Statement 2 says the emblem was decided by a popular vote for the first time in the history of the Olympic Games. This is also correct. The organizers conducted an online public vote between two proposed emblems, ‘Dado’ and ‘Futura’, allowing the public to choose the final design. This method of selecting the emblem was indeed a first for the Olympic Games.
Since both statements are factually correct, option C is the right answer.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The ‘Futura’ emblem features a stylized number ’26’ formed by a single line, conveying the idea of sustainability, future, and dynamism. The public vote received millions of responses from around the world, highlighting the inclusive nature of the selection process.