Designer Marco Balich, who created the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic cauldrons, is appealing to public and private institutions to help fund their reactivation. He says the cauldrons, which were showcased during the Games, built an emotional connection with residents and visitors.
According to reporting, about six months after the Games, the two cauldrons have been dismantled and are stored in separate warehouses—one in Milan and the other near Cortina. Balich’s appeal frames reactivation as a next step that requires new investment, rather than a decision limited to public bodies.
Outlets align on the core details: Balich made the appeal, the cauldrons are currently dismantled and stored at two locations, and a fundraising effort is directed at both public and private stakeholders. Differences are limited to emphasis, with one outlet focusing specifically on the push to attract private investors for restoration.
