Sweden Expands Olympic and Paralympic Teams Ahead of 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina

Sweden has announced significant athlete selections and broadcasting plans in preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place in Milan and Cortina. The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) recently confirmed the addition of seven new athletes, expanding the Olympic team to 74 members. Highlights include the selection of the newly formed ice dance pair Nikolaj and Milla under future criteria, signaling confidence in their potential. Additionally, Majorov and Reitan secured an international quota spot for the upcoming Olympics, with Reitan having acquired Swedish citizenship in December after previously being Norwegian.

Beyond figure skating, the Olympic team now features Cornelia Öhlund and Estelle Alphand in alpine skiing; Truls Gisselman and Gustaf Berglund in cross-country skiing; Rasmus Stegfeldt and Robin Olgård in mogul skiing; and Linnea Mobärg in ski cross, reflecting a diverse and robust delegation.

For the Paralympics, which will be held from March 6 to 15, 2026, SVT will provide live and comprehensive coverage, including detailed TV schedules for events such as alpine skiing, wheelchair curling, and para ice hockey. Confirmed participants include notable athletes Zebastian Modin (cross-country skiing) and Ebba Årsjö (alpine skiing), both carrying strong medal prospects owing to their past achievements—Årsjö with two golds and one bronze in 2022, and Modin with a silver and two bronzes. The Swedish wheelchair curling team is also set to compete, with additional athletes expected to be announced closer to the event.

Interest in sports like curling is anticipated to rise during the Olympics, with players like Petter Svartling from Mjölby Curlingklubb expressing optimism about a curling boom driven by the Games' popularity on television, despite ongoing challenges in maintaining long-term engagement.

As the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, Sweden is well positioned with a strong and diverse team, aiming to build on previous successes and capitalize on the heightened exposure during the global sporting events.