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Milano Cortina 2026 Athletes’ and Coaches’ Commission

Athletes are the focus of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026

The Milano Cortina 2026 Athletes’ and Coaches’ Commission (CAT26) was instituted to meet the provisions in the Host City Contract and the candidacy dossier presented in 2019. CAT26 is an advisory board recognised by the IOC and IPC. It consists of athletes and coaches that have participated in prior Olympic and Paralympic Games and other international sports competitions.

The commission:

  • promotes Olympic and Paralympic values and sports;

  • protects the physical and mental health of athletes during the Games;

  • supports the Organising commission in choosing the level of services for athletes participating in the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games;

  • promotes programmes for training and support aimed at athletes nearing the end of their sports careers;

  • encourages sustainable Games;

  • supports the Organising commission in choosing the level of services for athletes;

  • promotes the Winter Olympics and Paralympics among the public, stakeholders and national/international athletes participating in the Milano Cortina 2026 Games.

WRITE TO CAT:
cat@milanocortina2026.org

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CAT26 members

Photo of Alessandro Andreoni playing Para Ice Hockey
Alessandro Andreoni

Para ice hockey player

Photo of Diana Bianchedi smiling
Diana Bianchedi

Fencer

Photo of Martina Caironi with Italian flag on her shoulders
Martina Caironi

Paralympic athlete

Photo of Anna Cappellini skating
Anna Cappellini

Figure skater

Photo of Daniele Cassioli smiling
Daniele Cassioli

Paralympic water skiing

Foto di Anna De La Forest mentre gioca ad Hockey su ghiaccio
Anna De La Forest

Ice hockey player

Photo of Antonella Del Core playing volleyball
Antonella Del Core

Volleyball player

Photo of Manuela Di Centa while cross-country skiing
Manuela Di Centa

Cross-country skier

Photo of Claudia Giordani practising downhill skiing
Claudia Giordani

Alpine skier

Photo of Gabriele Lanza smiling
Gabriele Lanza

Para ice hockey player

Photo of Damiano Lestigni swimming
Damiano Lestingi

Swimmer

Photo of Andrea Macrì playing Para Ice Hockey
Andrea Macrì

Wheelchair fencer and para ice hockey player

Photo of Valentina Marchei skating
Valentina Marchei

Figure skater

Photo of Rossano Mastrodomenico smiling
Rossano Mastrodomenico

Blind football federation coach

Photo of Raffaella Masciadri in basketball uniform
Raffaella Masciadri

Basketball player

Photo of Sara Morganti holding a Paralympic medal
Sara Morganti

Para-equestrian athlete

Photo of Carlo Mornati rowing
Carlo Mornati

Rower

Photo of Marta Paganini practising rhythmic gymnastics
Marta Pagnini

Rhythmic gymnast

Photo of Gabriella Paruzzi smiling
Gabriella Paruzzi

Cross-country skier

Photo of Federica Pellegrini smiling
Federica Pellegrini

Swimmer

Photo of Federico Pellegrino celebrating
Federico Pellegrino

Cross-country skier

Photo of Paolo Pizzo celebrating a victory
Paolo Pizzo

Fencer

Photo of Francesca Porcellato smiling
Francesca Porcellato

Para cross-country skier, para cyclist

Photo of Antonio Rossi smiling
Antonio Rossi

Canoa, Kayak

Photo of Ylenia Sabidussi while skiing
Ylenia Sabidussi

Para Alpine skier (guide)

Photo of Verena Stuffer practising downhill skiing
Verena Stuffer

Alpine skier

Photo of Armin Zoggeler celebrating a victory
Armin Zoeggeler

Bobsleigh athlete

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