Are there any African countries participating in the Winter Olympics?

There are African countries participating in the Winter Olympics. It is difficult for African players to engage in ice and snow sports. Limited by the natural environment and political economy, only 15 countries in Africa have participated in the Winter Olympics, including many tropical countries. With limited state financial support, most African athletes can only find their own ways, seek sponsorship and crowdfunding, and can't enjoy superior training conditions.

The origin of the Winter Olympics

1986, the IOC plenary session decided to separate the Winter Olympic Games and the Summer Olympic Games from 1994 and hold them every two years. 1992 The Winter Olympics is the last Winter Olympics held in the same year as the Summer Olympics.

0 1 session started from 1924, and has been held for 24 sessions in 2022, once every four years. The 25th Winter Olympics was held in Milan, Italy and Nathan Pezzo, Corthie from February 6, 2026 to February 22, 2026.