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UK Sport Sets 4–8 Olympic, 2–5 Paralympic Medal Targets for Milano-Cortina 2026

UK Sport says recent world championship results, backed by £32.5 million in lottery funding, justify a push to eclipse Britain’s Winter Games best.

Overview

  • Team leaders say the Olympic goal positions Britain to challenge the national record of five medals set in 2014 and 2018.
  • The Paralympic target is 2–5 medals, lowered to reflect injuries and restricted competition access during the cycle.
  • Skeleton and curling are identified as the strongest medal avenues, with world champion Matt Weston leading the sliding contingent.
  • Additional contenders include snowboarder Mia Brookes, freestyle skiers Zoe Atkin and Kirsty Muir, curler Bruce Mouat, and ice dancers Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson.
  • Approximately 55 British athletes are expected to compete in Italy from February 6 to 22.