The Japanese team achieved a record-breaking 24 medals in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, concluding the event with significant performances across various sports.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics concluded on February 22, 2026, marking a significant achievement for the Japanese team, which secured 24 medals, the highest in the history of Japan's participation in the Winter Games. Among these, five were gold medals, equaling the record set in the 1998 Nagano Olympics. This record showcases Japan's growing prowess in winter sports and highlights the efforts of athletes across multiple disciplines.
The medal haul began with a bronze by Nozomi Maruyama in women's ski jumping, followed by a gold from Aoi Kira in men's snowboard big air, marking Japan's first-ever Olympic medal in this category. The success continued with a silver medal in figure skating and a gold in women's snowboard big air by Kokomo Murase, who elevated her performance from bronze in the previous Olympic Games, illustrating a remarkable consistency and improvement among the athletes.
As the event progressed, the Japanese athletes showcased their competitiveness, further solidifying their place on the world stage with medals in mixed team ski jumping and various snowboarding events. The overall success is not only a testament to Japan's athletic talent but also serves to inspire future generations of winter athletes in Japan, highlighting the importance of sport in unifying and uplifting the national spirit during international competitions.
