Bell connects athletes and fans to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
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"body": "As the Official Telecommunications Partner for Team Canada and a Canadian Olympic Committee Premier National Partner, Bell is delivering athlete support, special media content and much more.<p>The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicks off the Games on February 6 and there’s a lot for #TeamBell to be proud of: </p><ul><li>Through the <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4524513-1&h=1552786086&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bell.ca%2FBell-Athletes-Connect-Program%2FOverview.tab&a=Bell+Athletes+Connect\">Bell Athletes Connect </a>program, we provide free phones and mobile plans to Team Canada, helping athletes stay connected with family, friends, coaches and fans.</li><li>The newly launched Bell Starting Line, a <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4524513-1&h=3446247058&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bell.ca%2FBell-for-Better&a=Bell+for+Better\">Bell for Better </a>initiative, introduces children ages 8 to 14 to a range of Olympic sports, focusing on underrepresented and newcomer communities across Canada.</li></ul><p> </p><blockquote><p>\"For almost 30 years, Bell has proudly stood behind Team Canada athletes, helping them stay connected on their journey to Olympic glory. Like all of you, I am looking forward to cheering on these amazing athletes as they go for gold in Milano Cortina!\" </p></blockquote><p><strong>- Mirko</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href=\"https://www.bce.ca/news-and-media/releases/show/Bell-and-Canadian-Olympic-Committee-extend-partnership-through-2032?page=1&month=&year=&perpage=25\">Read the media release</a> from this fall to learn more our renewed partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and see below some of our Bell-sponsored athletes</p><ol><li>Will Dandjinou, Speed skating (short track). Competition dates: Feb 11, 14, 15, 17, 19 <img asset_uid=\"blt6ef915178ae63a10\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDZlZjkxNTE3OGFlNjNhMTAvNjk4YjQ1YjI1NDE3YWQ0NzdhMTBlODNlL09seW1waWNzLXdpbGwtZGFuZGppbm91LnBuZw==\" alt=\"Olympics-will-dandjinou.png\" height=\"auto\"/></li><li>Eliot Grondin, Snowboard Cross. Competition dates: Feb 12, 15 <img asset_uid=\"bltd83fdc66cec36fed\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdGQ4M2ZkYzY2Y2VjMzZmZWQvNjk4YjQ1YjIyYWFhMWVmY2NmZjRiODcyL09seW1waWNzLWVsaW90LWdyb25kaW4uanBn\" alt=\"Olympics-eliot-grondin.jpg\" height=\"auto\"/></li><li>Collin Cameron, Para Biathlon and X-country ski. Competition dates: March 7-8, 10-11, 13-15 <img asset_uid=\"blt70eddc96fabaac51\" width=\"323\" height=\"auto\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDcwZWRkYzk2ZmFiYWFjNTEvNjk4YjQ1YjJhNzg4YTcyMTNlYTA3ZTYzL09seW1waWNzLWNvbGxpbi1jYW1lcm9uLmpwZw==\" alt=\"Olympics-collin-cameron.jpg\" max-width=\"323\" style=\"width: 323;height: auto;max-width: 323px;\"/></li><li>Cynthia Appiah, Bobsleigh. Competition dates: Feb 15-16, Feb 20-21 <img asset_uid=\"blt5f9b35ef3a9649bb\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDVmOWIzNWVmM2E5NjQ5YmIvNjk4YjQ1YjJhODZjNDkyMjAwYTZhMDVkL09seW1waWNzLWN5bnRoaWEtYXBwaWFoLmpwZw==\" alt=\"Olympics-cynthia-appiah.jpg\" height=\"auto\"/></li><li>Tyler Turner, Para Snowboard Cross. Competition dates: March 7-8, 14 <img asset_uid=\"blt57783a12f3cfe615\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDU3NzgzYTEyZjNjZmU2MTUvNjk4YjQ1YjIxYWI2M2VhYTZjMjdjYzNhL09seW1waWNzLXR5bGVyLXR1cm5lci5wbmc=\" alt=\"Olympics-tyler-turner.png\" height=\"auto\"/></li><li>Mollie Jepsen, Para Alpine Ski. Competition dates: March 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 <img asset_uid=\"blt918bfe3c76983c9c\" width=\"316\" height=\"auto\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDkxOGJmZTNjNzY5ODNjOWMvNjk4YjQ1YjJhYzNhOWIxMGFmYWZlZDNkL09seW1waWNzLW1vbGxpZS1qZXBzZW4uanBn\" alt=\"Olympics-mollie-jepsen.jpg\" max-width=\"316\" style=\"width: 316;height: auto;max-width: 316px;\"/></li><li>Emma Maltais, Ice hockey. Competition dates: Feb 5-19 <img asset_uid=\"blt26a3ff83e8c48ad0\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDI2YTNmZjgzZThjNDhhZDAvNjk4YjQ1YjI2MjZmNjQ2MzUwNDcyOGU0L09seW1waWNzLWVtbWEtbWFsdGFpcy5qcGc=\" alt=\"Olympics-emma-maltais.jpg\" height=\"auto\"/></li><li>Cassie Sharpe, Halfpipe ski. Competition dates: Feb 19, 21 <img asset_uid=\"blt7c083c2355c41af0\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDdjMDgzYzIzNTVjNDFhZjAvNjk4YjQ1YjI5MDA5NDNjYjFmZjhiZWJjL09seW1waWNzLWNhc3NpZS1zaGFycGUuanBn\" alt=\"Olympics-cassie-sharpe.jpg\" height=\"auto\"/></li></ol><h3> </h3><h3>What to watch during the Games<br /></h3><p><strong>Tune in for special content</strong><br />Stay up to date with the latest news and medal counts on <a href=\"https://www.tsn.ca/olympics/\">TSN</a>, <a href=\"https://www.rds.ca/jeux-olympiques/\">RDS</a> and Crave. </p><p>More #TeamBell Olympic pride:</p><ul><li>Crave’s Heated Rivalry stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, were torchbearers during the Torch Relay.</li><li>TSN talent will support coverage of hockey throughout the tournament.</li></ul><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>New Bell Olympic-themed and Starting Line ads </strong></p><p> Check our great Olympic TV spots, featuring the best athletes and network in Canada - and some inspiring footage from our Bell Starting Line events. </p><p> Watch all our ads (with subtitles) in the <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo0H4jLotmp7aYQlF9lLBZyqOw9Xe3tCC\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube collection </a>. </p><iframe src=\"/cs-assets/BELL_OLYMPICS_-_STAR_OF_THE_GAME_-_30-en.mp4-blt73c08d410b22c436\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"101.722%\" height=\"410\"></iframe><h3> </h3><h3>More ways to catch Olympic fever<br /></h3><img asset_uid=\"blt0a199aa86564d3d6\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDBhMTk5YWE4NjU2NGQzZDYvNjk4YjQ1YjI0NDZlZmQ0MTkwODczYTgyL09seW1waWNzLXN5ZG5leS1jcm9zYnkuanBn\" alt=\"Olympics-sydney-crosby.jpg\" height=\"auto\"/><p> </p><p><strong>Follow @bell and @bell_français on social media</strong> for special content from athletes including Q&A posts with Sidney Crosby. </p><p> </p><p>Show your Team Canada pride by sharing content on your own social channels. </p><img asset_uid=\"blt8cdb373e9d75a0aa\" src=\"/cdn/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWFnZXMuY29udGVudHN0YWNrLmlvL3YzL2Fzc2V0cy9ibHRmYTgyMjcxYzllZDAxMDBiL2JsdDhjZGIzNzNlOWQ3NWEwYWEvNjk4YjQ1YjIxYWI2M2VlZGIwMjdjYzM2L09seW1waWNzLWZhbmZlc3QtZmVzdGlmYW4ud2VicA==\" alt=\"Olympics-fanfest-festifan.webp\" height=\"auto\"/><p> </p><p><strong>Join Fan Fest activations:</strong> </p><ul><li>Toronto: Nathan Phillips Square (February 7 and 8) </li><li>Calgary: Markin McPhail Centre (February 14 and 15)</li><li>Montréal’s Quartier des Spectacles (February 21 and 22) </li></ul>",
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