Benin at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Benin at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Flag of Benin
IOC code	BEN
NOC	Benin National Olympic and Sports Committee
in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy 6 February 2026 (2026-02-06) – 22 February 2026 (2026-02-22)
Competitors	1 (1 man) in 1 sport
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)
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Benin will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026. If the country participates, it will be its first time participating in the Winter Olympics.

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

Sport	Men	Women	Total
Alpine skiing	1	0	1
Total	1	0	1

Alpine skiing

Main articles: Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics and Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Qualification

Benin has qualified one male alpine skier through the basic quota so far. ^{[1] [2]}

Athlete	Event	Run 1		Run 2		Total
		Time	Rank	Time	Rank	Time	Rank
Nathan Tchibozo [3]	Giant slalom

References

1. "Qualification System for XXV Olympic Winter Games, Milano Cortina 2026" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
2. "Alpine Skiing quotas list for Olympic Winter Games 2026". International Ski Federation (FIS). Retrieved 11 December 2025.
3. "IOC Executive Board approves seven athletes' changes of sporting nationality for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games". International Olympic Committee (IOC). 11 December 2025. Retrieved 11 December 2025.