Brazil Sends Largest Delegation to 2026 Winter Olympics, Competing Across Five Sports

Brazil is set to make its most significant presence yet at the Winter Olympics, with a delegation of 15 athletes competing in the 2026 Games in Milan-Cortina. The team will participate in five disciplines: Bobsled, Skeleton, Cross-Country Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Snowboard Halfpipe. The opening ceremony is scheduled for February 6 at Milan's San Siro stadium, with competitions spanning February 10 to 22.

In Bobsled, veterans Edson Bindilatti and Davidson de Souza will compete in the two-man events on February 16 and 17 and the four-man events on February 21 and 22. The Skeleton athletes will race on February 13 and 14, reaching speeds of up to 140 km/h. Cross-country skiing will feature Bruna Moura and Eduarda Ribeiro in races held on February 10, 12, 13, and 18.

Alpine skiing competitor Lucas Pinheiro Braathen will take part in events on February 14, 16, and 18, while the Snowboard Halfpipe event dates are set for February 11 and 13, with athletes Augustinho Teixeira and Pat Burgener representing Brazil. This broad participation highlights Brazil's commitment to increasingly engaging with winter sports despite its tropical climate.

Brazil's Olympic journey in winter sports, which has historically been smaller-scale due to its geographical and climatic constraints, marks a milestone with this expanded contingent. The nation joins 90 other countries contesting 195 medals across 15 disciplines at the Games.

This increased representation underscores Brazil's growing investment in winter sports and its athletes' dedication to competing on the global stage. The diversity of sports and athletes demonstrates Brazil's push to broaden its Winter Olympics footprint and ambition to gain international recognition in these events.