XXth Olympic Winter Games - Tornino, Italy

• The 20th Olympic Winter Games will be held from February 10 - 26, 2006.

Facts:

• 84 medals will be given over a period of 17 days.

• 2,500 athletes and 2,500 officials from 85 National Olympic Committees will be housed in 3 Olympic Villages: Torino, Bardonecchia and Sestriere.

• Seven sports will be presented: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey, Luge, Skating, Skiing
• Eight competition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol, Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx, Sestriere, Torino, joined by 2 training centres at: Claviere and Torre Pellice.
• 650 judges and referees will participate in the Games.
• 10,000 journalists and media operators are expected to cover the Games.