Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.

From hurdler to history-maker, Seun Adigun competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics and built Nigeria’s first bobsled team from scratch.

Nigeria is making its third appearance at the Winter Olympics in Italy, running from February 6–22, with cross-country skier Samuel Ikpefan as the nation’s sole representative.

Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games – specifically the Milano

When the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics ended, Samuel Ikpefan finally had his Olympic moment. He was not just another athlete on parade but history in motion.

Samuel Ikpefan will be Nigeria’s only athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where he is set to compete in cross-country skiing, extending the country’s modest but growing presence at the Winter Games,

Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.This remarkable streak began in 2018,