How sporting goods companies partner with athletes and compete for Olympic success—products, activations, messaging, and strategies.
From Moncler’s return to Lululemon’s accessible design and less restrictive Olympic branding rules, the Winter Games showcase a new era of Olympic branding and team apparel.
AI is reshaping how Americans engage with winter sports, with 44% planning snowboarding bookings inspired by the Olympics, Visa study shows.
Healthcare apparel company FIGS enters elite athlete sponsorship with a strategic bet on Vonn’s return to competitive skiing after a five-year absence.
US Ski & Snowboard reveals nostalgic competition and podium looks designed by Kappa, marking the Italian brand’s debut as official supplier.
Columbia Sportswear introduces performance-driven uniforms for the U.S. Olympic curling team and a fan collection celebrating American heritage ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
A new Milan exhibition explores 3,000 years of Olympic history, featuring ancient artefacts alongside memorabilia from modern sporting legends.
A new study estimates Italy will see a €5.3bn economic boost from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, spanning immediate spending to long-term value.
The Olympic flame for Milano Cortina 2026 was handed over in Athens and will begin its Italian relay on December 6, covering 12,000 km across 20 regions.
The Olympic flame for Milano Cortina 2026 was lit in Olympia during an emotional indoor ceremony.
The IOC is committed to the Olympic Truce beyond the Olympic Games through the implementation of a series of “sport for peace” activities.
Alibaba and the IOC have launched Milano Cortina 2026 mascot merchandise and the first Olympic jewelry line, exclusively on Tmall’s Olympic Flagship Store.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee has settled on “Beauty in Action” as the title for the closing ceremony at Arena di Verona on Feb. 22, 2026.