The Canadian Olympic Foundation and the Canadian Paralympic Foundation are proud to announce that the Team Canada Podium Awards will award a total of $620,000 to 105 Team Canada Olympic and Paralympic Athletes for their achievements at Milano Cortina 2026. Each Team Canada medal winner from Milano Cortina 2026 will receive $5,000 per medal earned.
The Team Canada Podium Award was established by the Malaviya Foundation, following its donation of $1.225 million in 2021 to the Canadian Olympic Foundation and the Canadian Paralympic Foundation to celebrate Team Canada’s medalists from the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Additionally, the Malaviya Foundation later committed more than $1.29 million to support Team Canada athletes through Paris 2024 and Milano Cortina 2026.
“When I watch Team Canada, I see years of dedication, resilience and sacrifice behind every performance. Being able to support these incredible Olympic and Paralympic athletes – especially when they get on the podium – means the world to me. Canadian athletes are inspiring, and it is an honor to stand behind them and celebrate their incredible achievements,” said Sanjay Malaviya, of the Malaviya Foundation.
In addition to the Team Canada Podium Award, Olympic and Paralympic medalists also receive funding from the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Athlete Excellence Fund and the Canadian Paralympic Foundation’s Paralympic Performance Recognition Program, established in part by a $4 million dollar gift from the Malaviya Foundation in January 2024.
“Thank you to the Malaviya Foundation for its continued leadership and generosity, and for its ongoing commitment to championing Canadian athletes and Canadian sport. The Team Canada Podium Award means a lot to the athletes whose performances in Milano Cortina captivate, unite and inspire an entire country. We hope this prize continues to inspire Canadians to support Team Canada in the years to come,” said Jacquie Ryan, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Olympic Foundation and Chief Brand and Commercial Officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee.
“Through their continued support, the Malaviya Foundation has played a critical role in expanding access and advancing equity for Paralympic athletes to reach their full potential. This commitment meaningfully strengthens the pathway for Paralympic athletes to pursue excellence at the highest level. We deeply appreciate the Malaviya Foundation’s leadership and the lasting impact of their generosity,” said Scott Sandison, Executive Director of the Paralympic Foundation of Canada.
About the Canadian Olympic Foundation:
The Canadian Olympic Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Canadian Olympic Committee, with the shared goal of transforming Canada through the power of sport. Donations to COF directly benefit Team Canada athletes at all stages of their Olympic journey, and the high-performance services that support them.
When you invest in an athlete’s journey, you provide the critical resources needed to push them across the finish line – and inspire a nation. Make a donation to Team Canada at olympic.ca/foundation today.
About the Canadian Paralympic Foundation:
The Paralympic Foundation of Canada is the registered charitable foundation of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Our shared vision is through Paralympic sport, an inclusive world. We believe Paralympic sport has the power to spark transformative change in Canada, contributing to a more inclusive country where people with disabilities are valued for all their abilities, differences and diversity. For more information, visit ParalympicFoundation.ca.
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