The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially titled the XXV Winter Olympic Games, are underway in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026. With 2,885 athletes representing 93 nations, the Games feature 116 medal events across eight sports and 16 disciplines, making this edition one of the most competitive Winter Olympics in history.
Italy, as the host nation, is looking to make a strong impact on home snow and ice. One of the major highlights of the 2026 program is the Olympic debut of ski mountaineering, adding fresh excitement and new medal opportunities to the Winter Games lineup.
Latest Medal Standings (Today’s Update) – 9th February 2026
Below is the updated medal table based on today’s completed events:
| Rank | NOC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | United States | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Italy* | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| 4 | Japan | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | Austria | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Czech Republic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Slovenia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | South Korea | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Bulgaria | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | China | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| — | Totals (15 entries) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 39 |
*Host nation
Italy Leads Early at Home Games
Italy has taken an early lead in the medal standings, capturing one gold, one silver, and one bronze. Competing in front of home fans in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo has clearly provided momentum. The host nation traditionally performs strongly in alpine skiing and other winter disciplines, and the early podium finishes suggest more medals could follow.
Sweden and Switzerland Close Behind
Sweden sits in second place with one gold and one silver medal. Known for excellence in cross-country skiing and biathlon, Sweden’s consistent performances have kept them near the top of the standings.
Switzerland holds third position after securing a gold medal. Swiss athletes continue to demonstrate their strength in alpine and freestyle skiing events, which often play a major role in the overall medal race.
Norway and Canada in Contention
Norway, historically one of the most dominant nations in Winter Olympic history, has already secured two medals (one silver and one bronze). As more endurance and skiing events unfold, Norway is expected to climb the rankings.
Canada has opened its account with a bronze medal and remains a strong contender in ice hockey, speed skating, and freestyle events.
What to Watch Next
With 116 events scheduled throughout the Games, the medal table is expected to change rapidly in the coming days. Key sports still to unfold include:
- Alpine Skiing
- Figure Skating
- Speed Skating
- Ice Hockey
- Biathlon
- Freestyle Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Ski Mountaineering (Olympic debut)
The addition of ski mountaineering introduces new medal possibilities and could reshape the standings as emerging winter sports nations aim to capitalize.
Medal Race Outlook
The 2026 Winter Olympics medal race is still in its early phase. With only nine total medals awarded so far among the leading nations, the competition remains wide open. Historically strong winter sports countries like Norway, Germany, the United States, and Canada are expected to surge as more events conclude.
Stay tuned for daily updates as the medal table evolves and the battle for Olympic supremacy intensifies in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.