From hurdler to history-maker, Seun Adigun competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics and built Nigeria’s first bobsled team from scratch.

Fourteen athletes from eight African nations are set to compete at the Winter Olympics, marking a significant increase from Beijing 2022.

Athletes from around the world are in the Italian Alps for the opening of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday – including 13 sportspeople from eight African countries. Though the continent isn't associated with winter sports,

Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games – specifically the Milano

Nigeria is making its third appearance at the Winter Olympics in Italy, running from February 6–22, with cross-country skier Samuel Ikpefan as the nation’s sole representative.

Black athletes from around the world are competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, with Team USA, Canada, Jamaica, Nigeria, Benin, Madagascar, Eritrea and Kenya all represented in various sports and disciplines.

Samuel Ikpefan will be Nigeria’s only athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, where he is set to compete in cross-country skiing, extending the country’s modest but growing presence at the Winter Games,

Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games.This remarkable streak began in 2018,