Canada Seeks Olympic Glory in 2026 Milano-Cortina Games
A nation renowned for its passionate hockey fans and determined athletes, Canada is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, with high hopes of bringing home medals in a variety of sports.
For Canada's men's hockey team, expectations are sky-high as the team is set to represent the country at the upcoming games for the fourth consecutive time. Led by star players including Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, the Canadian team will be looking to claim Olympic gold for the first time since 2014. This season has been a promising one for Canada's hockey hopefuls, with recent wins in the Four Nations Face-Off championship.
Canada's pairs figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are also on track for their biggest competition yet. Stellato-Dudek, 42 years old, is aiming to become one of the oldest skaters in Olympic history after receiving Canadian citizenship just last year. In recent competitions, Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps have won multiple national championships and even claimed the World Championship title last year.
Snowboarders Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin are both seasoned athletes who will be representing Canada in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. With three Olympic medals between them, they bring a wealth of experience to the competition. The Canadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury is also set to compete, with an impressive record that includes numerous World Cup titles and podium appearances.
The women's hockey team, led by captain Marie-Philip Poulin, will be looking to replicate their success from four years ago when they claimed Olympic gold in Beijing. With Poulin becoming the first player – male or female - to score in four consecutive Olympic gold medal games, Canada is on a strong note heading into the tournament.
Canadian Alpine Skier Valerie Grenier also returns after suffering an injury that forced her to undergo extensive surgery. Her determination to return from adversity and compete at the highest level has been a testament to her resilience and dedication.
The Canadian women's freestyle skiing team is led by Cassie Sharpe, who won Olympic gold in halfpipe in 2018. With the added responsibility of being a mother, Sharpe finds herself entering a new chapter in her competitive career, with a fresh approach to competition that prioritizes her personal and family life while still striving for excellence.
In Milano-Cortina, Canada will be looking to make its mark on Olympic history as it competes alongside some of the world's best athletes.
A nation renowned for its passionate hockey fans and determined athletes, Canada is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, with high hopes of bringing home medals in a variety of sports.
For Canada's men's hockey team, expectations are sky-high as the team is set to represent the country at the upcoming games for the fourth consecutive time. Led by star players including Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, the Canadian team will be looking to claim Olympic gold for the first time since 2014. This season has been a promising one for Canada's hockey hopefuls, with recent wins in the Four Nations Face-Off championship.
Canada's pairs figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are also on track for their biggest competition yet. Stellato-Dudek, 42 years old, is aiming to become one of the oldest skaters in Olympic history after receiving Canadian citizenship just last year. In recent competitions, Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps have won multiple national championships and even claimed the World Championship title last year.
Snowboarders Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin are both seasoned athletes who will be representing Canada in the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics. With three Olympic medals between them, they bring a wealth of experience to the competition. The Canadian freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury is also set to compete, with an impressive record that includes numerous World Cup titles and podium appearances.
The women's hockey team, led by captain Marie-Philip Poulin, will be looking to replicate their success from four years ago when they claimed Olympic gold in Beijing. With Poulin becoming the first player – male or female - to score in four consecutive Olympic gold medal games, Canada is on a strong note heading into the tournament.
Canadian Alpine Skier Valerie Grenier also returns after suffering an injury that forced her to undergo extensive surgery. Her determination to return from adversity and compete at the highest level has been a testament to her resilience and dedication.
The Canadian women's freestyle skiing team is led by Cassie Sharpe, who won Olympic gold in halfpipe in 2018. With the added responsibility of being a mother, Sharpe finds herself entering a new chapter in her competitive career, with a fresh approach to competition that prioritizes her personal and family life while still striving for excellence.
In Milano-Cortina, Canada will be looking to make its mark on Olympic history as it competes alongside some of the world's best athletes.
Sidney and Connor are gonna lead us to that gold medal and I'm literally counting down the days till the games start! Deanna Stellato-Dudek is also giving me LIFE with her pairs skating skills, 42 and still slaying the game! 
Mark McMorris is a total legend on the snowboard and Laurie Blouin is so underrated - can't wait to see what they bring home! The women's hockey team is looking fierce with Poulin leading the charge and I'm not surprised they're gonna repeat that gold medal performance. Valerie Grenier's determination to come back from injury is truly inspiring and Cassie Sharpe is still one of my favorite athletes on the mountain - I love how she's prioritizing her family life but still striving for greatness! Bring it on, Milano-Cortina 2026, we're gonna crush it!!! 
! The Canadian snowboarders and freestyle skiers are also gonna bring the heat, with their experience and skills on point 
. I'm lovin' the energy around this team, and I'm pretty sure they're gonna make Canada proud in Milano-Cortina 
, but I'm rooting for 'em! With all these talented athletes competing, I'm hoping they can bring home a solid mix of golds and silvers 
. And can't forget about Cassie Sharpe, she's like a total rockstar after that halfpipe win in 2018 
. It's gonna be an epic competition for sure!
️. And Deanna Stellato-Dudek is literally a legend at 42 years old, I mean what's next? 
We need to see some Canadian magic on ice or snow... whoever wins, we're all winners! 
is it just a national thing or is there something specific that makes canadians love hockey and figure skating that much? 
also, marie-philip poulin is so cool for breaking that record 
and cassie sharpe is like the ultimate mom-boss, balancing family life with being an olympic athlete 
valerie grenier's determination to come back from an injury is super inspiring too 
so canada's got high hopes for 2026 milanocortina Olympics right? 
Cassie Sharpe is still a force to be reckoned with in freestyle skiing, and I love how she's prioritizing her family life while still chasing those Olympic medals.