Which country has the most athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

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The 2026 Olympics includes Team USA’s largest-ever roster for the Winter Games.

MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — The Opening Ceremony kicked off the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, with countries worldwide being represented by their athletes during the Parade of Nations.

Olympian rosters for each of the countries ranged from a single athlete to over 100, but the largest roster by far came from the United States.

Which country has the most Winter Olympics athletes?

Team USA unveiled its largest-ever winter Olympic team roster just weeks before the Games, with 232 athletes. The team’s roster includes 98 returning Olympians – including seven four-time Olympians, 10 three-time Olympians and 22 two-time Olympians.

Next is Canada with 207 athletes. The countries with the next largest rosters are a tie between host-country Italy and Japan, both with 196 athletes. Germany has the next highest at 184 Olympians, with Switzerland following closely behind at 175.

Which country has the fewest athletes at the Winter Olympics?

Numerous countries only have a single athlete representing them at the 2026 Games, including:

Benin
Bolivia
Colombia
Ecuador
Eritrea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Malaysia
Malta
Monaco
Nigeria
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
San Marino
Singapore
Uruguay
Venezuela

How did Team USA select its Olympic athletes?

The athletes were selected by organizations called National Governing Bodies, which are responsible for training, competition and development for their respective sports.

The organizations choose the Olympic athletes based on previously set competition criteria, according to Team USA. The athlete selections are then reviewed by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee to make sure the athletes meet all eligibility and procedural requirements.

“Most winter sports use their respective world circuit standings as a barometer for choosing the top athletes,” Team USA said in a news release on Monday. “So, while the Olympic and Paralympic Games are on every athlete’s mind, they must also focus on their regular winter season performance. “

Some athletes who didn’t make the cut for Team USA are also submitted as alternates in case another athlete becomes injured or loses eligibility due to other circumstances, Team USA said.

“Whether you’re cheering from the edge of the halfpipe, watching the puck drop in a packed arena, or waiting at the finish line of a slope in Cortina, this is winter sport at its absolute peak,” Team USA said.