Open always wins with Samsung Galaxy
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As the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 approach, Samsung continues its long-standing commitment as a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner. Since 1998, Samsung has supported every Olympic Games with innovation that empowers athletes, officials and fans.
At Milano Cortina 2026, this commitment evolves with the philosophy of openness. Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI will help athletes capture their journeys and share their perspectives, deepening their connection with fans around the world.
Set between Milan’s vibrant cityscape and Cortina’s snow-covered peaks, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will reveal new angles of focus, emotion, and triumph. As athlete-driven storytelling continues, the Victory Selfie stands as a symbol of openness, proving once again that Open always wins.
Team Samsung Galaxy
Snowboarder
Ian Matteoli
At just 16, Ian Matteoli made history as Italy’s first snowboarder to podium at a Big Air World Cup. After a major comeback, he’s riding with more fire than ever and inspiring a new wave of Italian snowboarders.
Long Track Speed Skater
Suzanne Schulting
A Dutch speedskating star, crushing it on both short and long-track ice. Suzanne Schulting's breakthrough came at PyeongChang 2018 with gold in the 1000 m and bronze in the 3000 m relay, followed by World and European titles in 2019 and 2021. At Beijing 2022, she added four more medals. Off the ice, she's a tech enthusiast, using her Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for photography.
Short Track Speed Skater
Deaheon Hwang
A reigning Olympics champion entering his third Olympic Winter Games, Daeheon Hwang continues his pursuit of the podium. Focused and fearless, he brings precision and power to every race.
Snowboarder
Annika Morgan
From figure skating to freestyle snowboarding, Annika Morgan’s creativity sets her apart. With her signature style and fearless flow, she’s redefining what progression looks like on the snow.
Freestyle Skier
Miro Tabanelli
Italy’s rising freestyle star, Miro Tabanelli blends precision and innovation every time he drops in. From record-breaking rotations to major X Games wins, he’s shaping the future of Italian skiing with creativity and confidence.
Freestyle Skier
Flora Tabanelli
Mentored by Italian ski legend Alberto Tomba, Flora Tabanelli is carving a bold path for the next generation of freestyle skiers. With multiple gold medals and a fearless approach, she’s showing the world how Italian style meets power on the slopes.
Paralympic Snowboarder
Jacopo Luchini
One of Italy’s most decorated para snowboarders, Jacopo Luchini rides with precision and purpose. His explosive energy on the course and his commitment to pushing adaptive sport forward have made him a standout on the global stage.
Paralympic Snowboarder
Mike Schultz
A Paralympic icon and engineer, Mike Schultz didn’t just return to competition, he built the prosthetics that made it possible. He’s changing what’s possible for adaptive athletes everywhere.
Short Track Speed Skater
Gilli Kim
One of short track’s brightest young talents, Gilli Kim has already shown the composure and speed of a future champion. As she prepares for her Winter Olympics debut, all eyes are on the young skater poised to carry Korea’s proud short track legacy forward.
Snowboarder
Leon Vockensperger
On a board since age three, Leon Vockensperger’s been chasing big tricks and bigger dreams ever since. With fearless style and serious drive, he’s always pushing limits, having fun, and keeping the stoke high.
Bobsleigh
Renārs Grantiņš
Latvian bobsleigh pilot Renārs Grantiņš is one of the sport’s rising stars! He was inspired by the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, and has turned this childhood fascination into purpose, even earning a European Junior silver medal in 2025. He now uses his journey to inspire and motivate kids to chase their own dreams.
Freestyle Skier
Alex Hall
Born in Alaska and raised in Zurich, Alex Hall brings a global edge to freestyle skiing. Known for pushing limits, he landed the first ever 2160 in competition, cementing his place as one of the sport’s true innovators.
Snowboarder
Marcus Kleveland
Norway’s Marcus Kleveland lives for snowboarding, whether it’s contests, filming, or just riding for fun. He's a two-time world champ who made history with the first-ever quad cork in competition and keeps pushing insane tricks. After a major 2018 injury, his epic comeback became his greatest win yet.
Freestyle Snowboarder
Anna Gasser
Born and raised in Austria, Anna Gasser was a former gymnast who discovered snowboarding at 18. Landing world-firsts like the Cab Double Cork 900, Cab Triple Cork 1260, and the Cab Triple Underflip, she became a two-time Olympic Big Air gold medalist and multiple X Games champion. Driven by passion rather than medals, she uses her platform to inspire young women to embrace fearlessness and the belief that it’s never too late to chase what sets your soul on fire.
Freestyle Skier
Walter Wallberg
After three knee surgeries, Walter Wallberg came back to win Olympic gold, the first for Sweden in freestyle skiing. His smooth, powerful runs make him one of the most respected names in moguls today.
Short Track Speed Skater
Jongun Rim
With effortless power and sharp focus, Jongun Rim is emerging as one of short track’s most dynamic young talents. His drive and precision hint at the exciting future of the sport.
Freestyle Skier
Zoe Atkins
Balancing Stanford studies with halfpipe podiums, World Champion, Zoe Atkin is rewriting what it means to be a student athlete. With precision and style, she’s become one of the most talked about names in freestyle skiing.
Freestyle Skier
Tess Ledeux
Tess Ledeux embodies resilience and raw talent. From early setbacks to dominating the X Games and World Cup circuit, she’s become one of freestyle skiing’s most exciting and consistent forces.
Ice Dance
Deniss Vasiļjevs
The first Latvian to win a European Championship medal, figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs embodies artistry, courage, and resilience on ice. He has built his career on dedication and creative expression, continuously pushing the boundaries. He's constantly bringing emotion and audience engagement to his performances.
Snowboarder
Manon Petit-Lenoir
From Samoëns, France, Manon first stepped onto a snowboard at just eight years old, following in the tracks of her mom and brother. With her family cheering her on, she quickly rose to the French national team. Her journey since then has been shaped by quiet grit, resilience, and a deep love for the mountains she calls home.
Snowboarder
Gaon Choi
As one of Korea’s new-generation snowboarders, Gaon Choi brings fresh energy and vision to the global stage. Confident, creative, and fearless, she rides with bold style and effortless flow.
Short Track Speed Skater
Minjeong Choi
A two-time Olympic champion now chasing a historic third consecutive gold, Minjeong Choi continues to set the standard in short track. Calm, precise, and fiercely driven, she embodies focus and resilience at their finest.
Snowboard Slopestyle / Big Air
Jakub Hroneš
21-year old Czech freestyle snowboarder from Špindlerův Mlýn, Jakub competing slopestyle and big air. Landing world-first switch boardslide triple 1170 in 2024, driven by creativity, persistence, and passion. He pushes boundaries and inspires others to chase their dreams through snowboarding.
Alpine skiing
Zrinka Ljutic
Representing Croatia in Alpine Skiing, Zrinka Ljutić progressed quickly from junior levels to World Cup podiums and winning a Crystal Globe in Slalom. She is recognized as one of the strongest rising athletes in the sport. Her message is simple: Progress is built in the unseen work - patience, discipline, and belief.
Figure Skater
Michał Woźniak
Michał was practically born on the ice in Katowice! With a skating school run by his mom Maria and a grandma Irena who once skated too, he naturally fell in love with the sport. He competed as a singles skater until 2019, and now he competes in pair skating.
Alpine skiing
Adam Žampa
Slovak Alpine skier aiming for his fourth Olympic Winter Games, Adam achieved 5th and 6th place at Sochi 2014 and a World Championships silver in 2017. Growing up in the Tatra Mountains in a family of skiers, he’s driven by passion, gratitude, and the pursuit of his best performance yet.
Slopestyle and Big Air Snowboarder
Txema Mazet-Brown
Born on Réunion Island, raised between the Alps and New Zealand, Txema Mazet-Brown’s been chasing snow since before he could walk. He’s a two-time FIS European Cup Big Air champ and 2024 Junior World Champion. Representing Great Britain, Txema mixes Euro precision with Kiwi flow. Off the comp scene, he’s all about filming and traveling.
Cross-country skiing
Sára Pónya
Hungarian athlete making waves in Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon. Sára Pónya competed in the Beijing 2022 and will be back in Milano Cortina 2026 after securing another spot for Hungary. Combining speed on the snow with precision on the range, Sára is constantly pushing her limits. She's hoping to inspire the next generation of Hungarian skiers along her journey.
Ice Hockey
Ralfs Freibergs
Latvian ice hockey player Ralfs Freibergs brings passion, purpose, and experience to the rink. A bronze medalist at the 2023 IIHF World Championship and veteran of over 150 games in Latvian National Team, he combines determination on the ice with a mission to inspire young athletes and their parents through his story.
Para Alpine Skiing
Arthur Bauchet
Arthur fell in love with skiing at the age of seven, even as he faced the challenges of an early diagnosis of spastic paraparesis. A treatment in his teens allowed him to return to the sport he loved, and by 2016 he had joined the French para-sport program. Skiing acts as both therapy and passion for Arthur and he has even said that “he’s not made to walk, but to ski!“
Long Track Speed Skater
Bart Swings
Belgium's speedskating star making history with the first Olympic gold for his country in 46 years. Bart Swings is a pioneer in inline skating and even designs his own skates. Guided by his slogan "Open Always Wins," Bart embraces freedom and self-expression, capturing life's moments with his Galaxy Z Flip7.
Proud sponsor of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
Team Samsung Galaxy brings together athletes who embody the spirit of openness, each sharing their journey with courage and inspiring connection around the world.
Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026, the athletes capture the true meaning of winning with AI-powered Galaxy smartphones, revealing moments of focus, resilience and emotion.
By amplifying more athlete voices, Samsung helps open the Olympic and Paralympic Games to the world, showing that openness is a shared experience at the heart of sport.
The Olympic Games and Samsung
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is a global platform that empowers young innovators to address real-world challenges using STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). By fostering creativity and critical thinking, the program encourages students to innovate and develop impactful solutions to local and global issues.
Samsung & IOC Unite for Innovation Through Sport and Technology
In 2025, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow introduced a new global theme in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee: Sport & Technology for Social Change.
This newly launched theme reflects our shared commitment to inspire young people to become changemakers by combining the unifying power of sport with cutting-edge technological innovation. It is closely aligned with the IOC’s Olympism365 strategy, which leverages sport to advance positive social impact at scale.
Of the ten Solve Ambassadors selected from national winning teams, five will represent the Sport & Technology category. These ambassadors will receive dedicated support from Samsung and the IOC to further develop and realize their winning ideas.
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