Samuel Ikpefan will be Nigeria’s only athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where he is set to compete in cross-country skiing, extending the country’s modest but growing presence at the Winter Games,

Here's a full list of the countries in the 2026 Olympics.

The 2026 Winter Olympics —officially known as the XXV Olympic Winter Games—are almost here, promising plenty of winter-sport–related fare to keep you entertained for the next few weeks. Below, find everything you need to know about Milano Cortina 2026, from how to tune in to the major new sport to tune in for:

There are 206 National Olympic Committees worldwide, which are devised by the IOC and the International Sport Federation. These two organizations are the sole authorities who come together to recognize NOCs for the official Summer and Winter Games.

Staging future Winter Games as early as January and the Paralympic Winter Games in February is a possibility because of warmer temperatures, the International Olympic Committee says.