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Why Milano Cortina Medalists Receive Two Plush Toys on the Podium

Organizers are handing out mascot plush gifts alongside medals as part of a recent Olympic tradition.

Overview

  • Every medalist at the 2026 Winter Olympics is presented with a stuffed gift in addition to their medal.
  • Tina the Stoat is the Olympic mascot given to Olympians, while Paralympians receive Milo the Stoat.
  • Each stoat plush is paired with a small companion called a Flo, creating a two-plush presentation for every athlete.
  • The Flo are six characters split into Olympic and Paralympic triplets, described by NBCOlympics.com as impish companions that never leave the mascots.
  • Reactions have varied, with Canada’s men’s hockey players showing little interest in the plushes after their overtime loss to the United States.