The last mega-event held in Milan, the World Exposition in 2015, was blighted by corruption around construction contracts. The bill for the Winter Olympics is currently running at well over double that amount. The DIA also reported to parliament that “the Winter Olympics represent a significant event … for criminal syndicates interested in gaining a foothold in the tender awarding procedures”. View image in fullscreen The Palazzo del Ghiaccio will host the curling competitions at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The team is already working with organisations in France to replicate this work before the 2030 Winter Olympics, which are being held on the other side of the Alps.