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The two designs were selected from hundreds of entries made by students of primary school classes
from all over Italy
ⒸMilano Cortina 2026
By Milano Cortina 2026 and IPC
The Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee has shortlisted two sets of designs of the official Paralympic
and Olympic Games mascots following a review of hundreds of ideas submitted by schools across Italy.
The two proposals were presented on 8 February and revealed for the first time during the Sanremo music festival.
A public survey was also launched to select the design that will become a source of inspiration for the official
mascots of the Games.
Italian wheelchair fencing Paralympic gold medallist Bebe Vio was part of a committee of experts who helped
decide the two designs.
Flowers and Siblings
The first design features an edelweiss and a snowdrop designed by children from the
Istituto Comprensivo A.B. SABIN of Segrate, Milan. The two little flowers embark on a journey from the mountains
to the city, while learning to overcome obstacles and getting to know each other better.
By taking part in a journey full of encounters, unexpected setbacks and hurdles to overcome, the edelweiss and
the snowdrop will become outstanding examples of the Paralympic and Olympic values.
They are two little flowers that overcome tremendous challenges to make it to the Games.
In the second design, we meet a pair of super-sporty stoats that set off for the Winter Games with one goal -
they aim to compete in all disciplines by giving their best in every test. It was created by schoolchildren
from Istituto Comprensivo di Taverna in Catanzaro, Calabria in the south of Italy, making a nationwide contest.
The twins believe that the Paralympic and Olympic Games are for everyone, so there will be a place for two
stoats who are as good as any other athlete. During their journey to the Games, the siblings will test their skills
to master obstacles and unforeseen challenges, displaying the character of true champions.
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