Have you met Tina and Milo, the official mascots of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games?
At first glance, they might seem like your typical cute mascots.
But delve into their official profiles, and you’ll find a heartwarming message of diversity and connection hidden beneath their adorable appearance.
Meet the modern-day weasel siblings: born in the same place, yet choosing completely opposite paths.
Official Profiles Reveal “Two Complete Opposites”
They are twin weasels, yet their personalities and lifestyles couldn’t be more different.
Here are their profiles as featured on the official tournament website. Get ready for a major resolution boost.
Sister: Tina (White Fur)
The Olympic mascot. Her name originates from the host city, “Cortina d’Ampezzo.”
“Tina, the Olympic mascot, is a creative, down-to-earth type who lives in the city and loves to experience shows and concerts. She is in awe of the power of beauty and its ability to transform. She is embodied by the phrase: “Dream big!””
Brother: Milo (brown fur)
The Paralympic mascot. His name comes from the host city, “Milan.”
“Paralympic mascot Milo, meanwhile, is a dreamer. He loves to perform practical jokes and play in the snow, and in his spare time, he invents musical instruments. Nothing can hold back his resilient character.”
Miro has another important profile.
“Despite being born without a paw, he has learned to walk using his tail. The sentence that represents him is: “Obstacles are trampolines””
Milo doesn’t think his disability is the slightest bit pitiful.
Using his innate inventiveness and positive thinking, he uses his “tail” as a leg, dashing faster than anyone through the snowy mountains and leaping over obstacles.
His story, embodying the Paralympic spirit through his very way of life, has captured the hearts of many.
“Tina and Miro” Decided by National Vote
For the Milan-Cortina Games, ideas for the mascot were solicited from schools across Italy. A national vote was held between the two finalists: “The Stoat” and “The Flower.”
The result was a close contest splitting Italy: Stoat 53%, Flower 47%.
However, the runner-up flower mascot was also adopted as a sub-mascot named “The Flo,” serving as “Tina and Milo’s best friend.” She works hard as a lively companion around Tina and Milo, helping to energize the Games.
This embodies a wholesome worldview: “The winner isn’t everything.”
The Message Behind Tina and Milo
Tina and Milo combine visual cuteness with the emotional depth of a modern setting.
The city-loving sister and the mountain-loving brother.
Their names and living places are playfully reversed, showing mutual respect for each other’s cultures.
Milo portrays disability positively as a form of individuality.
Tina and Milo’s message to the world is that entities often divided—like “city and countryside,” “able-bodied and disabled,” and “winners and losers” (including the flower mascot, The Flo)—can acknowledge each other and join hands.
If you spot Tina and Milo during the Games, remember there’s a story about turning “difference” into strength.
