Team China at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Posted on Jan 12, 2026 / Sports
Team China will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, aiming to build on past success and earn medals across several winter sports disciplines. China has earned full quotas in short‑track speed skating with 5 men and 5 women qualified in all individual distances, making this one of the team’s core medal hopes.
The Chinese short‑track squad enters with strong credentials after winning multiple medals on the 2025–26 World Tour, and experienced skaters like Gong Li, Zhang Chutong, Wang Xinran, Sun Long, Liu Shaoang and Lin Xiaojun are expected to lead medal pushes in both individual and relay races.
In speed skating, China hopes to shine as defending Olympic 500 m champion Gao Tingyu aims to retain his title in Milan, while other long‑track skaters seek finals and podiums based on strong World Cup performances.
Figure skating sees China qualified in all four Olympic events — men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs, and ice dance — with top pairs like Sui Wenjing and Han Cong returning to defend their Olympic title after winning China a gold medal at Beijing 2022.
China’s curling teams have also secured places in the men’s and women’s tournaments, with the women’s squad and the men’s team both ready to compete in round‑robin play as they attempt strong finishes.
On the snow, China is pursuing more quotas and competitive results in events like freestyle skiing, snowboard and alpine disciplines, though qualifying in these snow sports remains more challenging against deep international fields.
China’s athletes are preparing intensely up to the Games, with the national team aiming to translate World Cup success and Asian Winter Games experience into Olympic medals, even as competition intensifies from strong nations like Canada, the U.S., and European teams.
Overall, Team China’s best medal prospects at Milano Cortina are concentrated in short‑track speed skating, long‑track speed skating, pairs figure skating, and curling, with experienced champions and rising stars combining for one of the most watched delegations from Asia.
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