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

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports,

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 Cortina Winter Olympic Games.This remarkable streak began in 2018,

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.

Here's what to know about the Parade of Nations in the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony and how the country order is determined.