MILAN, Jan ‌29 (Reuters) - Athletes and support staff competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics ‌will be able to rely on a dedicated emergency room ‌and ward at Milan's large Niguarda hospital.

The new units, officially unveiled on Thursday, form part of a designated Olympic medical network set up by the Lombardy region, which will ‍host several venues during the Games starting ‍next week.