South Africa at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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South Africa at the
2026 Winter Olympics
Flag of South Africa.svg
IOC code RSA
NOC South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee
Website www.sascoc.co.za
in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
6 February 2026 (2026-02-06) – 22 February 2026 (2026-02-22)
Competitors2 (1 man and 1 woman) in 2 sports
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

South Africa 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 participation in the Winter Olympics since 2018.

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Competitors

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

SportMenWomenTotal
Alpine skiing 011
Cross-country skiing 101
Total112

Alpine skiing

South Africa has so far qualified one female alpine skier through the basic quota. [1] [2] [3]

Cross-country skiing

South Africa has qualified one male cross-country skier through the basic quota so far. [4] [5]

References

  1. "Qualification System for XXV Olympic Winter Games, Milano Cortina 2026" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  2. "Alpine Skiing quotas list for Olympic Winter Games 2026". International Ski Federation (FIS). Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  3. Isaacson, David (16 March 2025). "Rising ski star Lara wants to put South Africa on winter sport map". Sunday Times . Johannesburg, South Africa: Arena Holdings . Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  4. "Women's Sprint Free Qualification" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  5. "Men Sprint Free Qualification Race" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). Retrieved 27 February 2025.