Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.

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The Winter Olympics often bring stories that go beyond medals and times. Some athletes step onto the world’s biggest stage wearing a flag that is not the one they grew up with. Many of them were born and raised

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports,

Mikaela Shiffrin (alpine skiing): 108 World Cup wins and 164 podiums, the most ever, with 3 Olympic medals and titles across six disciplines. Lindsey Vonn (alpine skiing): Back from retirement at age 41 with 84 World Cup wins, 3 Olympic medals, and a comeback enabled by knee surgery.

Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.