Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

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As the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 approach, Samsung continues its long-standing commitment as a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner. Since 1998, Samsung has supported every Olympic Games with innovation that empowers athletes, officials and fans.

At Milano Cortina 2026, this commitment evolves with the philosophy of openness. Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI will help athletes capture their journeys and share their perspectives, deepening their connection with fans around the world.

Set between Milan’s vibrant cityscape and Cortina’s snow-covered peaks, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will reveal new angles of focus, emotion, and triumph. As athlete-driven storytelling continues, the Victory Selfie stands as a symbol of openness, proving once again that Open always wins.

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Team Samsung Galaxy

Proud partner of
Milano Cortina 2026

Team Samsung Galaxy brings together athletes who embody the spirit of openness, each sharing their journey with courage and inspiring connection around the world.

Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, the athletes capture the true meaning of winning with Galaxy smartphones delivering AI experience, revealing moments of focus, resilience and emotion.

By amplifying more athlete voices, Samsung helps open the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the world, showing that openness is a shared experience at the heart of sport.

Snowboarder

Ian Matteoli

At just 16, Ian Matteoli made history as Italy’s first snowboarder to podium at a Big Air World Cup. After a major comeback, he’s riding with more fire than ever and inspiring a new wave of Italian snowboarders.

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Longdistance skater

Suzanne Schulting

A Dutch speedskating star, crushing it on both short and long-track ice. Suzanne Schulting's breakthrough came at PyeongChang 2018 with gold in the 1000 m and bronze in the 3000 m relay, followed by World and European titles in 2019 and 2021. At Beijing 2022, she added four more medals. Off the ice, she's a tech enthusiast, using her Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for photography.

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Figure Skater

Ilia Malinin

Known as the “Quad God”, Ilia Malinin is pushing the technical limits of men’s figure skating. The only skater to land the quadruple Axel in competition, he’s also the first to attempt and land seven quad jumps in a single routine. A reigning World Champion, Malinin is setting a new benchmark for what’s possible on the ice.

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Short Track Speed Skater

Deaheon Hwang

A reigning Winter Olympics champion entering his third Olympic Winter Games, Daeheon Hwang continues his pursuit of the podium. Focused and fearless, he brings precision and power to every race.

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Snowboarder

Annika Morgan

From figure skating to freestyle snowboarding, Annika Morgan’s creativity sets her apart. With her signature style and fearless flow, she’s redefining what progression looks like on the snow.

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Freestyle Skier

Miro Tabanelli

Italy’s rising freestyle star, Miro Tabanelli blends precision and innovation every time he drops in. From record-breaking rotations to major X Games wins, he’s shaping the future of Italian skiing with creativity and confidence.

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Freestyle Skier

Flora Tabanelli

Mentored by Italian ski legend Alberto Tomba, Flora Tabanelli is carving a bold path for the next generation of freestyle skiers. With multiple gold medals and a fearless approach, she’s showing the world how Italian style meets power on the slopes.

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Paralympic Snowboarder

Jacopo Luchini

One of Italy’s most decorated para snowboarders, Jacopo Luchini rides with precision and purpose. His explosive energy on the course and his commitment to pushing adaptive sport forward have made him a standout on the global stage.

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Paralympic Snowboarder

Mike Schultz

A Paralympic icon and engineer, Mike Schultz didn’t just return to competition, he built the prosthetics that made it possible. He’s changing what’s possible for adaptive athletes everywhere.

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Short Track Speed Skater

Gilli Kim

One of short track’s brightest young talents, Gilli Kim has already shown the composure and speed of a future champion. As she prepares for her Winter Olympics debut, all eyes are on the young skater poised to carry Korea’s proud short track legacy forward.

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Snowboarder

Leon Vockensperger

On a board since age three, Leon Vockensperger’s been chasing big tricks and bigger dreams ever since. With fearless style and serious drive, he’s always pushing limits, having fun, and keeping the stoke high.

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Bobsleigh

Renārs Grantiņš

Latvian bobsleigh pilot Renārs Grantiņš is one of the sport’s rising stars! He was inspired by the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, and has turned this childhood fascination into purpose, even earning a European Junior silver medal in 2025. He now uses his journey to inspire and motivate kids to chase their own dreams.

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Freestyle Skier

Alex Hall

Born in Alaska and raised in Zurich, Alex Hall brings a global edge to freestyle skiing. Known for pushing limits, he landed the first ever 2160 in competition, cementing his place as one of the sport’s true innovators.

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Snowboarder

Marcus Kleveland

Norway’s Marcus Kleveland lives for snowboarding, whether it’s contests, filming, or just riding for fun. He's a two-time world champ who made history with the first-ever quad cork in competition and keeps pushing insane tricks. After a major 2018 injury, his epic comeback became his greatest win yet.

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Freestyle Snowboarder

Anna Gasser

Born and raised in Austria, Anna Gasser was a former gymnast who discovered snowboarding at 18. Landing world-firsts like the Cab Double Cork 900, Cab Triple Cork 1260, and the Cab Triple Underflip, she became a two-time Olympic Big Air gold medalist and multiple X Games champion. Driven by passion rather than medals, she uses her platform to inspire young women to embrace fearlessness and the belief that it’s never too late to chase what sets your soul on fire.

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Freestyle Skier

Walter Wallberg

After three knee surgeries, Walter Wallberg came back to win Olympic gold, the first for Sweden in freestyle skiing. His smooth, powerful runs make him one of the most respected names in moguls today.

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Short Track Speed Skater

Jongun Rim

With effortless power and sharp focus, Jongun Rim is emerging as one of short track’s most dynamic young talents. His drive and precision hint at the exciting future of the sport.

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Freestyle Skier

Zoe Atkins

Balancing Stanford studies with halfpipe podiums, World Champion, Zoe Atkin is rewriting what it means to be a student athlete. With precision and style, she’s become one of the most talked about names in freestyle skiing.

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Freestyle Skier

Tess Ledeux

Tess Ledeux embodies resilience and raw talent. From early setbacks to dominating the X Games and World Cup circuit, she’s become one of freestyle skiing’s most exciting and consistent forces.

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Ice Dance

Deniss Vasiļjevs

The first Latvian to win a European Championship medal, figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs embodies artistry, courage, and resilience on ice. He has built his career on dedication and creative expression, continuously pushing the boundaries. He's constantly bringing emotion and audience engagement to his performances.

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Snowboarder

Manon Petit-Lenoir

From Samoëns, France, Manon first stepped onto a snowboard at just eight years old, following in the tracks of her mom and brother. With her family cheering her on, she quickly rose to the French national team. Her journey since then has been shaped by quiet grit, resilience, and a deep love for the mountains she calls home.

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Snowboarder

Gaon Choi

As one of Korea’s new-generation snowboarders, Gaon Choi brings fresh energy and vision to the global stage. Confident, creative, and fearless, she rides with bold style and effortless flow.

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Short Track Speed Skater

Minjeong Choi

A two-time Olympic champion now chasing a historic third consecutive gold, Minjeong Choi continues to set the standard in short track. Calm, precise, and fiercely driven, she embodies focus and resilience at their finest.

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Snowboard Slopestyle / Big Air

Jakub Hroneš

21-year old Czech freestyle snowboarder from Špindlerův Mlýn, Jakub competing slopestyle and big air. Landing world-first switch boardslide triple 1170 in 2024, driven by creativity, persistence, and passion. He pushes boundaries and inspires others to chase their dreams through snowboarding.

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Alpine skiing

Zrinka Ljutic

Representing Croatia in Alpine Skiing, Zrinka Ljutić progressed quickly from junior levels to World Cup podiums and winning a Crystal Globe in Slalom. She is recognized as one of the strongest rising athletes in the sport. Her message is simple: Progress is built in the unseen work - patience, discipline, and belief.

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Figure Skater

Michał Woźniak

Michał was practically born on the ice in Katowice! With a skating school run by his mom Maria and a grandma Irena who once skated too, he naturally fell in love with the sport. He competed as a singles skater until 2019, and now he competes in pair skating.

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Alpine skiing

Adam Žampa

Slovak Alpine skier aiming for his fourth Olympic Winter Games, Adam achieved 5th and 6th place at Sochi 2014 and a World Championships silver in 2017. Growing up in the Tatra Mountains in a family of skiers, he’s driven by passion, gratitude, and the pursuit of his best performance yet.

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Snowboard Slopestyle / Snowboard Big Air

Txema Mazet-Brown

Born on Réunion Island, raised between the Alps and New Zealand, Txema Mazet-Brown’s been chasing snow since before he could walk. He’s a two-time FIS European Cup Big Air champ and 2024 Junior World Champion. Representing Great Britain, Txema mixes Euro precision with Kiwi flow. Off the comp scene, he’s all about filming and traveling.

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Cross-country skiing

Sára Pónya

Hungarian athlete making waves in Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon. Sára Pónya competed in the Beijing 2022 and will be back in 2026 after securing another spot for Hungary. Combining speed on the snow with precision on the range, Sára is constantly pushing her limits. She's hoping to inspire the next generation of Hungarian skiers along her journey. ​

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Figure Skater

Alysa Liu

The youngest U.S. figure skating champion ever at just 13, Alysa Liu stepped away from the sport after the 2022 Olympics to focus on school and finding her own path. Two years later, she felt the pull to skate again and returned to the ice to claim the World Championship title in 2025. Calm, driven, and unapologetically herself, Liu is entering the next chapter of her career with momentum and focus, with her sights set on representing Team USA again at the 2026 Olympics.

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Hockey

Ralfs Freibergs

Latvian ice hockey player Ralfs Freibergs brings passion, purpose, and experience to the rink. A bronze medalist at the 2023 IIHF World Championship and veteran of over 150 games in Latvian National Team, he combines determination on the ice with a mission to inspire young athletes and their parents through his story.

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Para Alpine Skiing

Arthur Bauchet

Arthur fell in love with skiing at the age of seven, even as he faced the challenges of an early diagnosis of spastic paraparesis. A treatment in his teens allowed him to return to the sport he loved, and by 2016 he had joined the French para-sport program. Skiing acts as both therapy and passion for Arthur and he has even said that “he’s not made to walk, but to ski!“

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Longdistance skater

Bart Swings

Belgium's speedskating star making history with the first Olympic gold for his country in 46 years. Bart Swings is a pioneer in inline skating and even designs his own skates. Guided by his slogan "Open Always Wins," Bart embraces freedom and self-expression, capturing life's moments with his Galaxy Z Flip7.

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Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows the snowboarder Ian Matteoli smiling happily with fellow riders as they take a selfie together. The caption “Ian Matteoli (Snowboard) with fellow riders” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo. Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows the snowboarder Ian Matteoli smiling happily with fellow riders as they take a selfie together. The caption “Ian Matteoli (Snowboard) with fellow riders” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows the snowboarder Ian Matteoli smiling happily with fellow riders as they take a selfie together. The caption “Ian Matteoli (Snowboard) with fellow riders” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows para snowboarder Jacopo Luchini smiling happily with his father as they take a selfie together. The caption “Jacopo Luchini (Para Snowboard) with his father” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo. Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows para snowboarder Jacopo Luchini smiling happily with his father as they take a selfie together. The caption “Jacopo Luchini (Para Snowboard) with his father” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
Packed snowboard venue with a large cheering crowd in the background and the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows para snowboarder Jacopo Luchini smiling happily with his father as they take a selfie together. The caption “Jacopo Luchini (Para Snowboard) with his father” is displayed below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
Ski resort in the background with the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows freestyle skiers Flora and Miro Tabanelli smiling happily as they take a selfie together. The caption “Flora and Miro Tabanelli (Freestyle skiing)” appears below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo. Ski resort in the background with the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows freestyle skiers Flora and Miro Tabanelli smiling happily as they take a selfie together. The caption “Flora and Miro Tabanelli (Freestyle skiing)” appears below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
Ski resort in the background with the text “Open Always Wins” and “Victory is a team sport.” A hand holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, and the cover screen shows freestyle skiers Flora and Miro Tabanelli smiling happily as they take a selfie together. The caption “Flora and Miro Tabanelli (Freestyle skiing)” appears below the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
A short track athlete holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 to take a selfie with her teammate, who smiles happily beside her on the skating rink. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo. A short track athlete holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 to take a selfie with her teammate, who smiles happily beside her on the skating rink. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.
A short track athlete holds a Galaxy Z Flip7 to take a selfie with her teammate, who smiles happily beside her on the skating rink. Three logos appear: the Olympic rings, the Samsung logo with “WORLDWIDE PARTNER” below it, and the Agitos logo.

Ian Matteoli

Jacopo Luchini

Flora and Miro Tabanelli

Ice rink

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Sharing memorable moments of Milano Cortina 2026: Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition

For Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung introduces Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition, designed to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games through a distinctive look inspired by the spirit of winter sport and immersive Galaxy experiences.

With an exclusive blue finish and gold-toned frame, FlexWindow experiences and Olympic Games themed wallpapers, Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition reflects the energy of the Olympic Games. Enhanced camera features, including dual recording, split view and wide-angle zoom, support multi-angle capture and sharing, even from the cover screen. Preloaded apps and Galaxy Athlete Cards help athletes stay informed and connected.

Samsung's heritage of innovation at the Olympic Games

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In 2025, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow introduced a new global theme in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee: Sport & Technology for Social Change.

This newly launched theme reflects our shared commitment to inspire young people to become changemakers by combining the unifying power of sport with cutting-edge technological innovation. It is closely aligned with the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy, which leverages sport to advance positive social impact at scale.

Of the ten Solve Ambassadors selected from national winning teams, five will represent the Sport & Technology category. These ambassadors will receive dedicated support from Samsung and the IOC to further develop and realize their winning ideas.

   

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How does Samsung support the Olympic and Paralympic Games?

    Samsung is a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner and has supported the Olympic Games since the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Nagano 1998, with its sponsorship continuing through LA28 Games.

     

    For fans, Samsung helps enable smoother Games-time experiences and more ways to connect and share moments. At Paris 2024, staff and volunteers used nearly 15,000 Galaxy devices to support operations like ticketing, stadium entry and event broadcasts, and fans could also try Galaxy innovations through on-site experiences.

  • Samsung Galaxy Olympic Edition phones, also known as the Samsung Olympic edition phone, are built to help Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

     

    For Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung introduces Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition made to help athletes create and share Games moments faster with a Games-ready setup. Key features include exclusive Olympic Edition design details, preloaded Games-related apps and athlete services, and Samsung perks that support daily life in the athlete village.

     

    For content, Galaxy AI and features like Dual Recording help create split-view videos that are easy to share as social media posts, and while the Olympic Edition is primarily for athletes and not typically sold to the public, consumers can enjoy a similar Galaxy AI and camera experience on Galaxy Z Flip7.

  • Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a global STEM program that helps students build creativity and critical thinking while turning ideas into real projects and practical solutions, reaching over 2.2 million student participants since 2010 across 66 countries as of 2024.

     

    Through Samsung’s Olympic partnership with the IOC, aligned with the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy, the program introduced a 2025 global theme, Social Change Through Sport and Technology, selected through a public vote held during Paris 2024, so Olympic fans could directly influence the challenges students work on.

     

    Samsung also shares its Olympic campaign message through Open Always Wins, including a collaboration with TOMORROW X TOGETHER, to encourage wider participation around the Games.

  • First introduced for Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, “Open always wins” reflects Samsung’s belief that with an open mind, every new experience can open up new perspectives and infinite possibilities.

     

    For athletes and fans, it signals more athlete-led moments and fresh ways to experience the Games beyond standard broadcasts, helping people feel closer to the action and the stories behind it.

     

    A signature example is the athlete-led Victory Selfie. First launched at Paris 2024, it is expected to return at Milano Cortina 2026 as a Winter Olympic first, helping athletes capture and share medal memories from their own perspective.

  • Samsung’s advertising promotes the Olympic Games through digital campaigns and social storytelling that spotlight athlete-led moments for athletes, fans and families.

     

    For Paris 2024, Samsung expanded Olympic™ rendezvous @ Samsung spaces in Paris, including Champs-Élysées 125, where visitors could try Galaxy innovations such as Galaxy AI, and Square Marigny. Samsung also announced additional locations around Paris, including the Olympic Park, the Olympic and Paralympic Village and the Main Press Centre, where visitors could experience the latest Galaxy innovations.

     

    On social, Samsung highlights moments made for sharing, such as the athlete-led Victory Selfie, which lets athletes capture and share iconic podium memories from their own perspective with family and fans. In the same spirit of athlete-led storytelling, Samsung has also produced “Open always wins” campaign content, including docuseries and digital programming, which has been recognized with multiple Clio Sports Awards and a 2025 Webby Award.

     

    Looking to Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung continues building the Team Samsung Galaxy community beyond results, nationality and sport, encouraging athletes to connect and support one another across social platforms with tags like #TeamSamsungGalaxy and #Hwaiting.