Portugal will send three athletes to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, the Portuguese Olympic Committee has announced. The representatives include siblings Vanina and Emeric Guerillot in alpine skiing and José Cabeça in cross-country skiing. This marks a return for two of them following their participation in Beijing 2022.
The Portuguese Olympic Committee (COP) revealed its team for the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to take place from February 6 to 22 in Italy. The delegation features Vanina Guerillot and her brother Emeric Guerillot competing in alpine skiing, alongside José Cabeça in cross-country skiing.
Vanina Guerillot, aged 23, is returning after her appearance at the Beijing 2022 Games, where she placed 43rd in the giant slalom and did not finish the slalom. She will again tackle the giant slalom on February 15 and the slalom on February 18.
Making his Olympic debut is 18-year-old Emeric Guerillot, who will compete in three alpine events: the Super G on February 11, giant slalom on February 14, and slalom on February 16. His participation revives Portugal's presence in the Super G, absent since the 1994 Lillehammer Games.
José Cabeça also returns from Beijing 2022, where he finished 88th in the 15km classic technique event. He is scheduled for the cross-country sprint on February 10 and the 10km freestyle on February 13.
Leading the Portuguese mission will be Pedro Flávio, president of the Portuguese Winter Sports Federation. This selection underscores Portugal's continued, albeit modest, involvement in winter sports despite the country's warmer climate.
