Tina and Milo: Meet the Mascots of the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, are being represented by a charming duo: Tina and Milo, two anthropomorphic stoats. These mascots, along with a team of snowdrop flowers called The Flo, embody the spirit of the Games and the Italian culture.

Who are Tina and Milo?

Tina and Milo were selected as the official mascots after winning a public poll with over 1,600 entries submitted by Italian students aged 6 to 14. The winning designs were created by students at the Istituto Comprensivo Taverna, securing 53 percent of the votes [1]. The contest was a collaborative effort between the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and the Italian Ministry of Education [3].

The mascots are siblings, with Tina representing the Olympic Winter Games and Milo representing the Paralympic Winter Games. Tina has a white coat and embodies a spirit of exploration, having moved from the mountains to the city. Milo, with a darker coat, was born without a leg but uses his tail to assist with walking [3], [2].

Symbolism and Inspiration

The choice of stoats as mascots is symbolic, representing innocence and purity. The difference in their coat colors highlights duality and diversity [2]. Stoats are also known for changing fur color with the seasons, transitioning from brown-and-white in summer to entirely white in winter.

Their names pay homage to the host cities: Tina from Cortina d’Ampezzo and Milo from Milan [1], [2]. The Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee has described them as the “first openly Gen Z mascots” [2].

Meet The Flo

Tina and Milo are accompanied by The Flo, a team of six anthropomorphic snowdrop flowers. These flowers symbolize rebirth and represent a playful, team-oriented spirit [2].

A Recent Appearance

Following the U.S. Men’s hockey team’s gold medal victory over Canada on February 22, 2026, players were presented with stuffed versions of Tina as a token of their achievement [2].