Victory selfie reaches new milestone at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

The Victory Selfie initiative, which has transformed the way athletes celebrate their achievements by sharing self-captured images globally, has reached a significant milestone at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. This initiative has become a hallmark cultural moment at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

For the first time in Paralympic history, Victory Selfie has been extended beyond individual and pair events to include all competitions, notably team events. It has been integrated into the official medal ceremonies for all events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. This expansion allows every medal-winning athlete to capture and share their triumphs from their own perspective. The images for Victory Selfie were taken using the Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition smartphone.

The Victory Selfie embodies the evolving nature of the Paralympic Games, which maintain respect for tradition while adopting new methods to enhance both athlete and fan experiences during the Games.

Samsung, by placing the camera in the hands of the athletes, supports the idea that athletes should have the opportunity to narrate their own stories.