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,

Vladimir Semirunniy, a Russian-born speed skater who became a Polish citizen last year, won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.

Winning an Olympic medal brings pride to any athlete. Many countries also add cash rewards for those podium finishes. Using data shared by USA Today for the 2026 Winter Olympics (25 countries responded to the site’s query),

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.

We’re kind of in love with Pieroguszka.

Poland comes to the Winter Olympics with a strong representation in speed skating while also having potential competitors in snowboarding, skiing and figure skating. They've got one thing that no other country's athletes have, though, and that's this stuff pierogi. Maybe he'll make it onto the medal stand. That would be quite Polish.

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.

As the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics begin, all eyes were on teams from around the globe proudly donning their countries' uniforms for the opening ceremony, including Team USA in outfits designed by Ralph Lauren.

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

There's no greater honor than winning an Olympic medal, but cold hard cash is also on the line. Which country pays the most at the 2026 Winter Olympics?