Brazil Strengthens Athlete Preparation and Coverage for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Brazil boosts preparations and media coverage ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics with government support and a strong athlete delegation.
- • Brazil's delegation mixes experienced athletes and new talents for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- • The Ministry of Sport supports athletes through public policies and the Bolsa Atleta program.
- • Nicole Silveira is Brazil's top skeleton athlete, benefiting from international training support.
- • Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won Brazil's first gold in Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2025.
- • CazéTV announced a dedicated team to cover the Winter Olympic Games from Italy.
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As the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina approach, starting February 6, Brazil is intensifying its preparations with a strong delegation blending experienced athletes and new talents across winter sports.
The Brazilian government, through the Ministry of Sport, has been bolstering support for high-performance sports via public policies, including financial, technical, and structural assistance. A key initiative is the Bolsa Atleta program, which has been crucial in enabling athletes like skeleton competitor Nicole Silveira to train abroad with advanced equipment. Silveira stands out as Brazil's leading athlete in the skeleton discipline and has climbed the global rankings through this support.
In alpine skiing, Lucas Pinheiro Braathen has made significant strides, officially representing Brazil since 2024. Braathen marked a historic milestone for Brazil by winning the country's first-ever gold medal in the Alpine Skiing World Cup in 2025. The Brazilian team will also compete in bobsled and snowboard, employing a strategy that includes both native athletes and Brazilian descendants who train internationally.
Since Brazil's debut in the Winter Olympics in 1992, the nation has steadily progressed in winter sports. Participation in Milan-Cortina 2026 is viewed as a pivotal step in strengthening Brazil's presence on the winter sports stage.
Complementing this athletic build-up, CazéTV has announced its dedicated team for comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics. Fernanda Gentil will serve as the main anchor on-site in Italy. Pedro Scooby, particularly acquainted with following Brazilian athletes from his previous role at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will track their performances again. Diogo Defante will explore the Olympic environment and share engaging stories and curiosities beyond the competitions.
Together, these initiatives reflect Brazil's concerted efforts not only to enhance athlete readiness but also to engage audiences domestically with the Winter Olympics excitement.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
