Summary

Live Reporting

Phil Cartwright, Katie Stafford and Josh Lobley

  1. Arrivederci

    That's the end of our coverage of Milan-Cortina 2026. We hope you have enjoyed it and following it with BBC Sport.

    It was a record-breaking Winter Olympics for Great Britain, who will take home three gold medals and five medals in total from Italy.

    Enjoy some of the best moments of the Games in the video below.

  2. All the characters from tonight's ceremony are getting back in their box so that means it's all over!

    The Italians sure put on a show.

  3. Get Involved

    What is your favourite moment from the Games?

    My moment of the Games has to be either the curling semi-final or Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker's gold, that was brilliant. I love how they all come together like a family and I'm sure many are proud of you.

    Max, Southend

  4. We've gone from dance music to the dulcet tones of Italian singer-songwriter Achille Lauro.

  5. Pictures of the Games

    Athlete celebrates winning gold by holding the US flag

    Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

    What a feeling it must be to show off the flag of your country after winning an Olympic gold medal.

    This one is of Alex Ferreira who won the men's freeski halfpipe final.

  6. This is taking me back to my uni days. Dance tunes galore.

    Not quite the same vibe in the office on a Sunday night though ...

  7. Get Involved

    What is your favourite moment from the Games?

    I think my favourite part of the Games, or at least the BBC's coverage, was Ed Leigh and Tim Warwood's commentary. Their excitement is infectious and really gets you invested, can they commentate on every sport from now on?

    Samuel, Lincolnshire

    Ed and Tim have been great and really made the Games for us! Their commentary has been epic - can they do the commentary for the ice skating? It would be INSANE.

    Billy, Weybridge

  8. Light It Up by Major Lazer has all the athletes on their feet two-stepping.

  9. Pictures of the Games

    Digital composite showing duplicate images of skiers on a halfpipe

    Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images

    Another one which includes a combination of images taken from a fixed camera to make one brilliant image.

    This time, it's from the men's freeski halfpipe final.

  10. The tempo has been upped and the DJ is back out. The amphitheatre has turned into a bit of a rave.

    Major LazerGetty Images

  11. Get Involved

    What is your favourite moment from the Games?

    Matt Weston smashing it in the individual skeleton - brilliant!

    Sarah, Durham

  12. The Games might be over but this ceremony is not. Stick with us ...

  13. The Olympic flames in Milan and Cortina are out.

    The Italian Games are over.

  14. Get Involved

    What is your favourite moment from the Games?

    I loved all the freestyle skiing and snowboarding events and the camaraderie between all the athletes! The curling and skeleton were fun as well!

    Jack, Farnham

  15. As the Games are now closed, the Olympic flames have to be extinguished.

    To loop back to the start, the chandeliers are back on stage and the Lumiere is putting them out.

  16. Pictures of the Games

    Athlete holds up her gloved hands to the camera displaying personal messages from her parents

    Photo by Franck Fife/Getty Images

    We've heard plenty of athletes discuss the importance of support from their friends and family, and Sophia Kirkby is no exception as she proudly displays the messages her parents left her before competing in the luge mixed team relay.

  17. IOC president Kirsty Coventry has declared that the 2026 Winter Olympics are now closed.

    She adds: "In accordance with tradition, I call upon the youth of the world and all of you here tonight to assemble four years from now in the French Alps, to celebrate with all of us the 26th Olympic Winter Games.

    "See you in 2030."

  18. IOC president Kirsty Coventry continues: "The flame may soon go out, but its light will stay with us: in every child inspired to dream big. In every person reminded that courage and kindness still matter.

    "The Olympic Games will continue to be a space where the athletes can inspire the world through sport: freely, safely and proudly.

    "To all the Olympians here tonight: wherever life takes you next, we wish you every success.

    "To everyone watching: thank you for the incredible support you have given the athletes during these Games.

    "I hope that we have inspired generations around the world with the Olympic spirit."

  19. More from IOC president Kirsty Coventry: "To our gracious hosts, the Italian people: thank you for opening your hearts.

    "The arenas were full, the cheers loud, the atmosphere electric. You celebrated your champions and cheered for athletes of every nation, showing that passion and respect can live side by side."

    She adds in Italian: "Thank you, Italy, for these magical Games."

    President of the Organising Committee for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Giovanni Malago delivers a speech next to President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty CoventryGetty Images

  20. 'You left it all on the snow and ice'

    Kirsty Coventry, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, has just taken to the lectern to give her closing speech. Here is what she said:

    "You have been incredible - each and every one of you. Brave. Fearless. Full of heart and passion. You left it all on the snow and ice. Two unforgettable weeks, living every moment to the fullest. You gave everything and you shared it with all of us.

    "This is the true Olympic spirit: competing, embracing, lifting each other up, whatever the result. You showed us what excellence, respect and friendship look like in a world that sometimes forgets these values.

    "You showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone. A place where sport brings us together.

    "To all of you - thank you for making these Games truly magical."