Naturally, Italy’s Song for the Olympics Is About Love

New York Times - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Elisabetta PovoledoFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:20 PM

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Umberto Tozzi's 1977 hit song "Ti Amo" ("I love you" in Italian) has been selected as the official song for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The popular song, known worldwide and recorded in multiple languages, was chosen to represent Italy's cultural heritage and identity. While not featured during the opening ceremony, "Ti Amo" will be prominently used throughout the Games, including in official advertisements featuring athletes singing the song. The selection of the Italian song has not generated controversy in Italy, unlike NBC's choice of Dua Lipa for its U.S. Olympic ads, which faced criticism in Britain. The rights holders of "Ti Amo" approved its use by the Olympic committee.

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"It is a symbol of Italianness."

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NBC and Peacock chose Dua Lipa for their ads.

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Sugar, an independent Italian record label and music publisher, owns the rights to the song.

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The official ad for the Olympics features athletes singing the song.

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"Ti Amo," the 1977 chart-topper, has been chosen as the official song for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Monica Bellucci 40% Dua Lipa 40% Sugar 40% NBC ×250% Milan 50% 2026 Winter Olympics ×280% Italy ×690%

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winter olympics 100% ti amo 90% italy 80% official song 70% cultural heritage 50% music licensing 50% pop music 40% umberto tozzi 40%

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Italy

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