Milano Cortina 2026 Unveils Medals Celebrating Italian Design and Unity

VENICE, 15 July 2025 – The medals for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were revealed in Venice, showcasing Italian craftsmanship and the spirit of victory. Presented by Olympian Valentina Marchei at Palazzo Balbi on the Canal Grande, the medals arrived by boat, escorted by sporting legends Federica Pellegrini and Francesca Porcellato.

Designed by the Milano Cortina 2026 team, the medals embody elegance, sustainability, and the passion of athletes. Crafted by the Italian State Mint (IPZS) using recycled metals and renewable energy, they feature eco-friendly packaging. Each medal, a unique piece, symbolizes the union of Milan and Cortina, with two halves joined by Olympic and Paralympic values, reflecting teamwork and perseverance.

“These medals celebrate the strength found in difference,” said Raffaella Paniè, Brand Director for Milano Cortina 2026. “They honor athletes and their supporters—coaches, family, and fans.”

Athletes like Alessia Maurelli and Martin Fourcade emphasized the medals’ emotional weight. “It’s proof dreams can survive doubt and fear,” Maurelli said. Norwegian skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and American figure skater Karen Chen credited family support for their success, embodied in the medals’ design.

A total of 1,146 medals—245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze for the Milano Cortina 2026, and 137 of each for the Paralympics—will be awarded. Gold medals weigh 506 grams (silver with 6 grams of gold), silver 500 grams, and bronze 420 grams, all 80 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick.

The Olympic Winter Games run 6-22 February 2026, followed by the Paralympics from 6-16 March.

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