The Organising Committees of the next Summer and Winter editions of the Olympic and Paralympic Games held the event as the Games return to Europe. 

Over 100 young actors and dancers took part in the festivities, wearing sports apparels.

"This is what happens when Italian hospitality meets the passion of the French," a statement from Milan Cortina 2026 read.  

"The set of two worlds that create a unique atmosphere of brotherhood and sharing, in line with the values that the Five Circles and Agitos promote in the world.

"A moment of aggregation designed to give a small anticipation of the atmosphere that will be breathed during the Games, a great party to which we are all invited."

Three-time Paralympic champion table tennis player Gilles de la Bourdonnaye and Tokyo 2020 volleyball gold medallist Jean Patry attended the event, representing France.

From Italy, Para ice hockey player Andrea Macrì and figure skater Valentina Marchei took part. 

The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games is set be held from February 6 to 22 2026, followed by the Paralympics from March 6 to 15.

Meanwhile, the Summer Olympics in Paris is scheduled from July 26 to August 11 in 2024, after which the Paralympics will happen from August 28 to September 8.