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Sport
Hear that? It’s Slovenia’s ski-jumping team soaring to the top of the podium
A robust training centre, youth development programme and a family of high flyers have helped Slovenia defy gravity and soar to the top of the ski-jumping world.
Sport
Why the Winter Olympics are better than the Summer Games
Often seen as a junior partner of the Summer Games, the Winter Olympics are a thrill to watch – and an important diplomatic asset for nations canny enough to participate.
Sport
‘My office manager has dressed up as a Roman centurion.’ Marco Balich on organising the perfect Milano Cortina Olympic opening ceremony
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony is reliant on thousands of volunteers and watched by two billion people worldwide. Monocle meets the man tasked with creating the ultimate high-stakes global party.
Affairs
10 projects reshaping Italy as its north prepares for the Olympic Winter Games
From new transportation technology to the expansion of communication networks, Italy is upgrading its infrastructure ahead of stepping into the global spotlight.
