Sinner Volunteers as Ticket Taker on Nike’s ‘All Conditions Express’ Ahead of Milano Cortina

Days after his semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, world No. 2 Jannik Sinner followed through on a pledge to take part in volunteer duties for Milano Cortina 2026. Sinner boarded Nike’s specially commissioned train, serving as a ticket taker on the promotional “All Conditions Express” alongside Paralympic fencing champion Bebe Vio.

The custom-painted orange Italian train began its journey from Milan on Feb. 5 and is scheduled to arrive in the Orobic Alps on Feb. 8. Commissioned by Sinner’s apparel sponsor Nike, the service will act as a mobile base camp, with trail running and hiking among the planned activities designed to promote a “culture of exploration” of the region.

Sinner was named an ambassador for the Games in September 2024 and was identified as the event’s first volunteer. He has spoken about his connection to winter sport and the significance of volunteers at major events. “I am proud to represent the passion for these extraordinary disciplines and the desire to contribute to the success of such a unique event,” he said.

He also reflected on the wider role volunteers play for athletes: “In all major sporting events, volunteers have the opportunity to make the experience unforgettable for us, the athletes,” he added. “Sport has always been a fundamental part of my life, especially winter sports. I learned to ski when I was just a child, and since then, the adrenaline of the slopes and the allure of the snow-covered mountains have been with me through every winter. Milano Cortina 2026 will be held in places that are very special to me, and I can’t wait to watch the competitions of the champions who will come to Italy from all over the world.”

The event build-up places Sinner among Italy’s most visible sporting figures as the country prepares to host the Olympics on home soil. © 2026 Fred Lee