Olympia Team Stands: Over "Golden Ice Rink" into Top 3? - Germany unveils 183-strong Olympic team for Milan-Cortina 2026
Germany has named its 183-strong team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The squad, featuring 85 women and 98 men, aims to secure a top-three finish in the medal standings. With high expectations, the nation hopes to replicate its success from Beijing 2022, where it claimed 27 medals and second place overall.
The team includes a mix of established stars and rising talents. Ice hockey takes the largest share, with 48 athletes selected. Alpine skiers remain in a preliminary pool, awaiting final confirmation.
Notably absent are ski jump star Karl Geiger and world champion doubles luge pair Paul Gubitz and Hannes Orlamünder. Both failed to meet the strict qualification criteria. Meanwhile, the Nordic combined team enters as one of the favourites, and snowboarder Ramona Hofmeister is tipped for a strong return. The opening ceremony flagbearers will be decided by a public vote. Six athletes—three men and three women—were shortlisted, with results set to be announced on February 5, the day before the Games begin. Germany’s bobsled and luge teams are also expected to contribute at least one or two medals in Cortina.
Germany’s 2026 Winter Olympics team combines experience and fresh talent. The team’s goal is clear: finish among the top three nations in the medal table. With public voting for flagbearers underway, the final selections will be revealed just before the Games kick off.
