The Minister of Sport pays tribute at the COE to the Milano-Cortina delegation for their record medal count

 

The Spanish delegation has made history in the Milano-Cortina Winter Games 2026 achieving its best historical record. The Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, Milagros Tolón, led this Wednesday at the headquarters of Comité Olímpico Español (COE) The tribute to the athletes, whose success in ski mountaineering reinforces the competitive positioning of Spain in highly specialized technical disciplines.

 

A historic milestone for Spanish winter sport

 

During the event, in which she was accompanied by the president of Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD), José Manuel Rodríguez UribesThe minister emphasized that these results are the fruit of "teamwork and the commitment of everyone, starting with the institutions." Winning three medals represents a significant leap forward, considering that, prior to this event, España He had only accumulated five medals throughout his entire career in winter games.

 

One of the most significant moments was the victory of Oriol Cardonadescribed by the minister as "a pioneer of ski mountaineering." His gold medal ends a 54-year drought since Paquito Fernández Ochoa He achieved the highest Olympic medal. The work of Ana Alonso, who won an individual bronze medal after overcoming a serious accident that occurred just five months ago in Sierra Nevada.

 

Results and medal tally at Milano-Cortina 2026

 

Ski mountaineering has been the driving force behind Spain's success, achieving podium finishes in both individual categories and the mixed relay. The delegation's achievements are detailed below:

 

Sport Star	Discipline / Category	Medal
Oriol Cardona	Ski Mountaineering (Individual)	Gold
Ana Alonso	Ski Mountaineering (Individual)	Bronze
Oriol Cardona y Ana Alonso	Mixed Relay	Bronze

 

Institutional commitment and projection towards 2030

 

Looking ahead to the next Olympic cycle, the Government has guaranteed its financial and logistical support. "On that path towards the Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Los Alpes Franceses de 2030You will have the full support of the Ministry and of CSD«, Underlined Milagros TolónThis support will be channeled through close collaboration with key entities such as:

 

• Federación Española de Deportes de Montaña y Escalada (FEDME).
• Real Federación Española de Deportes de Invierno (RFEDI).
• Real Federación Española de Deportes de Hielo (RFEDH).

 

The day concluded with high-level official receptions, including meetings at the Palacio de La Zarzuela with Their Majesties the Kings and in the Complejo de la Moncloa with the president of the Government, Pedro Sánchezreaffirming the strategic importance of sport as a national brand.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Milano-Cortina 2026

 

What has been Spain's overall result in these Games?
Spain has achieved its best historical performance with three medals: one gold from Oriol Cardona and two bronzes (one individual of Ana Alonso and another in a mixed relay).

 

How important is the gold medal you won?
It represents a milestone after a 54-year wait, being the first winter gold medal for España from the one obtained by Paquito Fernández Ochoa in 1972.

 

Which organizations will support athletes for the 2030 Games?
The Government, through the Ministerio de Deportes and the CSD, will work jointly with the COE, CPE and the national federations of winter, mountain and ice sports.