Malinin Wins Fair Play Award as Olympic Sportsmanship Shines at Milano Cortina 2026
Ilia Malinin won the Fair Play Award at Milano Cortina 2026, marking record fan engagement and highlighting the Games’ emphasis on integrity. The award traces its roots to Eugenio Monti’s 1964 Innsbruck gesture, and the ceremony also recognized other notable acts of sportsmanship—from shielding cameras to honest competition—during the Winter Games.