Half-And-Half? Unique Medals For 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics Revealed

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The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics medals were unveiled in Venice, attended by Federica Pellegrini and Francesca Porcellato. They symbolize athletes' journeys.

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Organisers of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics have officially revealed the medal designs for the upcoming Games, scheduled to take place next year.

The unveiling took place on Tuesday during a ceremony in Venice, attended by celebrated Italian sports icons Federica Pellegrini, an Olympic swimming champion, and Francesca Porcellato, a multi-sport Paralympic gold medallist.

The medals feature a unique design that combines two halves that symbolise the culmination of the athlete’s journey and all those who have walked beside them along the way.

Each medal features the iconic Olympic five rings on one side, while the reverse is engraved with details of the event and the venue—a design mirrored for the Paralympic medals, which instead carry the Paralympic agitos symbol.

“Each medal, whether Olympic or Paralympic, is a story etched into metal: it speaks of effort, determination, sacrifice, and the hopes of those who have lived to reach the podium," said Giovanni Malagò, President of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Foundation.

The medals were produced by the Italian State Mint (IPZS), which operates under the Ministry of Economy. Each piece symbolizes both national craftsmanship and the emotional journey of elite sport.

Medal Count and Schedule

A total of 245 gold, 245 silver, and 245 bronze medals will be awarded during the Winter Olympic Games. The Paralympic Games will see 137 medals presented in each of the three categories.

The unveiling of the Milano Cortina 2026 medals follows February’s reveal of the mascots and April’s reveal of the torches for the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic torch relays.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 take place next year from 6-22 February, with the Paralympic Winter Games following from 6-16 March.

(with Reuters inputs)

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