Alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Qualification
The following is about the qualification rules and the quota allocation for the alpine skiing events at the 2026 Winter Olympics.[1]
Qualification rules
Quotas
A maximum of 306 athletes are allowed to compete at the Olympic Games. A maximum of 22 athletes per nation will be allowed to compete with a maximum of 11 males or 11 females from a nation being permitted. A nation may not enter more than four athletes in any single event. Each nation may also enter a maximum of four teams in each gender's team combined events. To qualify a nation must have at least one athlete meet basic eligibility requirements of age, medical fitness, and be under the prescribed maximum points on the FIS points list that takes into account results from July 1, 2024, to January 18, 2026. The Points List is calculated by taking the average of five best event results for technical events (giant slalom and slalom) and two best results for speed events (downhill, super G, and super combined). To compete in giant slalom or slalom an athlete must have a point average of less than 120 in those disciplines. To compete in downhill or super G an athlete must have a point total less than 80 in those disciplines. To compete in the team combined events an NOC must have an athlete who has met the standard in downhill as well as an athlete who has met the standard in slalom.
Allocation of quotas
- Basic Quota
Every NOC will be assigned one male and one female quota spot for meeting the minimum basic standards.
- Host nation
The host nation (Italy) is awarded an additional quota per gender, granted all athletes meet the standard above.
- Top 30 on Points list
Every NOC with at least one male and/or female in the top 30 of any event will be allocated one additional male and/or female quota in addition to the basic quota. If an athlete is ranked in the top 30 in more than one event a second additional quota for that sex will be given or if two different athletes are in the top 30.
- Remaining quotas
The remaining quotas will be assigned using the Olympic Quota allocation list on 18 January 2026. The spots will be assigned until a maximum of 306 quotas are reached including the above. When a nation reaches its maximum, remaining athletes from that country will be skipped over. The list is a table of athletes in the top 500 in their two best events (including both male and female athletes). These additional quotas are gender specific, and will be used to create a maximum of 153 male and 153 female competitors. An athlete can be counted only once for the above criteria. For example, if a country has only one athlete meeting all three criteria then only one quota will be given (not 3).
Qualification summary
NOC's with a 'basic' quota have met minimum participation standards and are assured of Olympic participation. However 'top 30' and 'additional' quotas are not assured and can continue to change up up until January 18, 2026.[1]
- As of 3 December 2024.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Qualification System for XXV Olympic Winter Games, Milano Cortina 2026" (PDF). International Ski Federation (FIS). 21 June 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.