NBC Olympics

Representation on the rise: African nations double presence at these Winter Olympics

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from ...

13 Outstanding, History-Making Black Winter Olympians, from Surya Bonaly to Erin Jackson

Surya Bonaly made history as the first female figure skater to nail an illegal backflip at the Nagano 1998 Olympics! Read on ...
The South African

South Africa’s FIVE-person team named for 2026 Winter Olympics

SASCOC has announced the five athletes to represent Team South Africa at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.

African athletes have blazed a trail at Winter Olympics for over 60 years

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 ...
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2026 Winter Olympics - How to watch South Africa's Olympians at Milano Cortina

Here's how to keep track of Mzansi's representatives as they take fans along on their adventures, from the canteen, to the kit reveals, and even the laundry room at the athlete's village. Also, the ...
Reuters

African and Caribbean skiers unite at Olympics to call for more inclusion, support

BORMIO, Italy, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Six Olympic skiers joined by their parents, coaches and federation presidents came together on Sunday to advocate for more inclusion at the Winter Games. Representing ...
NBC Olympics

'You can't be what you can't see': Matthew Smith's journey from beginner to South African Olympian

One of just five South African athletes to compete at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, cross-country skier Matthew Smith's ...