Benin competes in the Winter Olympics for the first time

Benin is poised to achieve a remarkable milestone by competing in the Winter Olympics for the first time ever.

The National Olympic and Sports Committee has announced that the Écureuils (or Guépards) will participate in the Milan-Cortina 2026 edition, marking a significant milestone for the nation in the winter sports arena.

Attention will be focused on young skier Nathan Tchibozo, the only representative and flag bearer of this remarkable expedition.

As he ventures onto the Italian slopes from February 6 to 22, he will embody the aspirations of an entire nation and demonstrate that the love for skiing transcends all limits, including those of the tropics.