Anthony and Graham to Carry Australian Flag at Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony

Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have been selected to carry the flag for Australia at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony. The announcement was made in Livigno, Italy.

Athlete Profiles and Achievements

Jakara Anthony

Jakara Anthony, the reigning Olympic champion and current number-one ranked moguls skier, expressed the significant honor of the selection.

Jakara Anthony expressed the significant honor of the selection.

The 27-year-old has achieved 26 World Cup gold medals, more than any other Australian athlete, including three titles this season.

Matt Graham

Matt Graham, a silver medallist from the PyeongChang Games, is set to compete in his fourth Olympics. The 31-year-old has recorded a strong World Cup season, securing second place in the overall standings with two podium finishes and his first World Cup victory since the 2022/23 season.

Graham's victory in Ruka occurred on the same day Anthony also won gold, marking the third instance of Australia claiming both men's and women's moguls golds on the same day.

Matt Graham stated it was a privilege to lead what he considers a strong team for Australian Winter Olympics.

Shared Experience

Both athletes highlighted the significance of sharing this honor. Anthony noted her long-standing admiration for Graham and their shared career milestones, including podium finishes.

Official Endorsement

Chef de Mission Alisa Camplin-Warner, a two-time Olympic medallist, commended both athletes for their selection.

Alisa Camplin-Warner described Anthony as an embodiment of "poise and excellence" and a determined role model.

She praised Graham as a "long-term leader" known for his "sheer grit and sportsmanly grace," having competed through multiple Games, including an injury comeback.

Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics are scheduled to commence on Friday. The opening ceremony will be primarily held at Milan's San Siro stadium, with additional celebrations and flag-bearing events taking place in Livigno, Predazzo, and Cortina.