Get to know the Hong Kong athletes competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano‑Cortina and their journey to the world stage.

Singapore ranks highest, but top-of-table Norway and other nations do not pay their athletes anything for a podium finish.

The 21-year-old has gone from family ski trips to becoming a city flag bearer and competing in the women's slalom at the highest level Hong Kong alpine skier Eloise King Yung-shih has settled into Cortina d'Ampezzo,

The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics have brought together thousands of elite athletes, all chasing a place on the podium. While medals are the most visible reward, financial incentives also play a significant role for competitors from certain countries, where governments and sporting bodies offer substantial payouts for podium finishes.

From back flip records to unhinged live TV confessions, there are plenty of viral moments in the Winter Olympics in 2026, here are some.

There are some Olympic medalists, including ones from the United States, who receive a cash award, in addition to their medal. USA Today recently shared a breakdown of how much countries are paying athletes for winning medals in Italy.

South Korea’s leading figure skater, Cha Jun-hwan, has been named the most handsome male athlete competing at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics by fashion

There's no greater honor than winning an Olympic medal, but cold hard cash is also on the line. Which country pays the most at the 2026 Winter Olympics?