Fans are obsessed with the viral pierogi plushie during Poland's skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's where to shop similar plushies.

The Olympics are stuffed with heartwarming moments — and this adorable viral dumpling is the perfect example. Team Poland stepped up to the 2026 Winter Olympics with strong competitors in speed skating,

Athletes from Poland have brought an unofficial mascot to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina that has captured attention across the games: a stuffed pierogi plushie, the Sporting News reports.

If you have been tuning in to the Winter Olympic Games, chances are that you’ve noticed the official 2026 Milano Cortina mascots, Tina and Milo. But with respect to the stoats, Team Poland has adopted an unofficial, unexpected (but totally fitting) mascot of their own.

Follow along for The Athletic’s live coverage of the men’s figure skating free skate final at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Entering the competition, American Ilia Malinin was one of the favorites to win the event and he did not disappoint in the short program,

Team Brazil and Team Mongolia understood the assignment. IThe 2026 Olympic Games are finally here. The 25th Winter Olympiad kicked off tonight in Milan with the traditional Opening Ceremony. Each host city takes creative liberties with the entertainment portion of the program.

Live updates from the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday. Get the latest news, results, medal count, TV schedules and highlights from Italy.