Team Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Posted on Jan 12, 2026 / Sports
Team Italy will be one of the host nations at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, and it’s bringing its largest ever Winter Games delegation with around 150 athletes competing across almost every sport at the Games. The Italian Olympic Committee has set an ambitious target of at least 19 medals, the most the nation has ever aimed for at a Winter Games, thanks to strong depth and home-ice advantage. Italy’s athletes will compete in alpine skiing, cross-country and Nordic events, short-track and long-track speed skating, figure skating, snowboard and freestyle skiing, curling, biathlon, and more.
One of the biggest medal hopes for Italy in 2026 is Sofia Goggia, the downhill skiing legend and Olympic gold medallist, who will chase victory on home slopes — a dream moment for her in what could be her final Olympics. Another standout is Arianna Fontana, Italy’s most decorated Winter Olympian with 11 medals in short-track speed skating, who will compete in her fifth Games and aims to add to her record in front of a home crowd.
In figure skating, Italian pairs Niccolò Macii and Sara Conti are serious contenders after recent European and World Championship medals, and they’re expected to be a highlight for the home fans. Curling stars Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, gold medallists from Beijing 2022 in mixed doubles, return as strong gold medal favourites in their event.
The short track squad includes veteran champions and emerging talents like Fontana, Arianna Sighel, Martina Valcepina, and Pietro Sighel, giving Italy strong relay and individual medal chances. Speed skating and long-track entries also represent a deeper Italian challenge, while biathlon and cross-country teams bring both experience and young athletes seeking top results.
Italy’s hosts will also benefit from huge local support and familiarity with venues, especially in alpine, Nordic, and skating sports, which could help push athletes toward unexpected podiums. With national pride on the line, the team is poised to be one of the most watched throughout the Games. Even high-profile Italian figures like former skating star Carolina Kostner will be involved as mentors and ambassadors, adding to the sense of a national moment for winter sport.
Overall, Team Italy’s mix of veteran legends, proven medallists, and rising contenders — plus the support of a home crowd — makes it a strong contender to challenge for medals across disciplines and finish high on the overall medal table in 2026. From slopes to ice, the Azzurri hope this Olympic experience will be unforgettable.
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