Milano Cortina 2026 : The winners' medals broke within hours at the Milano-Cortina Olympics!

An unexpected controversy has erupted at the ongoing Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The revelation that some athletes' medals broke just hours after winning has shocked the prestige of the competition. If a dreamlike medal, meant to be cherished for a lifetime, separates from the neck, how much joy remains in that moment? This very question has now caused a stir in the sports world.

American Breezy Johnson, who won the gold medal in the women's alpine skiing downhill competition, shared her experience of the medal separating from the ribbon while celebrating her victory. “The medal broke while jumping in excitement,” she said with a laugh. The organizers immediately gave her a new medal, but took back the broken one.

A video of German biathlete Justus Strelow's bronze medal falling from his neck has gone viral. Similarly, American figure skater Alysa Liu also complained about her medal on social media. Following these incidents, the organizing committee has initiated an immediate investigation. As the competition is in full swing, the controversy over the quality of the medals has raised concerns about the prestige of the Olympics.

Meanwhile, although these medals are being mocked on social media, the brilliance of the athletes' achievements remains intact. Everyone is now focused on what the inquiry report reveals and how the quality of medals can be improved in future competitions. The real test of maintaining the prestige of the Olympics stands before the organizers.