The official mascots of Milano-Cortina 2026, Tina and Milo, are quickly becoming the true protagonists of the Games. Everyone, especially on social media, is crazy about these two ermine brothers who embody the white of the winter mountains and the brown of the summer mountains. Milo, born without a paw, learned to use his tail as a support, transforming a difficulty into a symbolic strength that has won over the public and is the Paralympic mascot.
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Milo’s message of inclusion
His is a powerful message of inclusion and courage for all. Its ability to move, jump and play sports with only one paw and its tail as a support makes it clear how any limit can be overcome with creativity and determination. A detail that captured the attention of the web, making Milo a universal symbol of modern and joyful inclusion, paying homage to the Paralympic athletes who face extraordinary challenges every day.
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An idea from the students of the comprehensive institute of Taverna, in Calabria
The idea of Tina and Milo is entirely Italian: it was born from the creativity of the students of the comprehensive institute of Taverna, in Calabria, winners of the contest launched in 2024. Their name recalls the diminutives of the two cities protagonists of the Games: Milo represents Milan and the Paralympics, while Tina represents Cortina and embodies the beauty of the winter mountains and the Olympics.
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The values and personalities of the mascots
Tina and Milo embody contemporary Italian energy: curiosity, love for sport and life in the open air, respect for nature and attention to environmental sustainability. Tina is passionate about art and music and believes in the power of beauty, while Milo shows that even those who face physical difficulties can become an example of strength, adaptability and optimism.
The choice of an ermine is not random: an agile and adaptable animal, its coat changes from brown in summer to white in winter, symbolizing transformation and resilience. Historically, mascots have always had the role of humanizing the Games and transmitting the cultural values of the host country. And Tina and Milo, thanks to their history and their inclusive design, have fully succeeded.
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