[IOC President Bach visits Italy and meets with Italian Prime Minister Merloni] Italian Prime Minister Merloni met with the visiting IOC president Bach in Rome on 20 April local time, stressing that he will fully support the work of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Danpezzo Winter Olympic Games. Prior to this, Bach met with Marago, president of the Italian Olympic Committee, and led a delegation to visit the facilities in Milan-Cortina Danpezzo to inspect the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games. During his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Merloni, Bach expressed satisfaction with Italy's progress in the construction of the Olympic Village and sports facilities.