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  • 02 May, 2026

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Winter Olympics 2026

Winter Olympics 2026

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Host City/Country Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Mascot Tina and Milo (Stoats). Tina represents the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, while Milo represents the Paralympic Winter Games.
Mascot Name Link Their names are inspired by the host cities: Tina from Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milo from Milano.
Table Topper Norway ranked 1st, followed by the USA.
India at the Event Arif Khan was India’s opening ceremony flagbearer, while Stanzin Lundup was the closing ceremony flagbearer. India did not win a medal.
PT Facts
  • Host: Winter Olympics 2026 will be hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
  • Mascots: Tina and Milo are the official mascots of the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
  • India: India’s flagbearers were Arif Khan and Stanzin Lundup.

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