Pietro Tranchina, the Italian-born skier who will carry Morocco’s colors at Milan-Cortina 2026
Morocco will be represented on the Olympic slopes by a historic figure at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Pietro Tranchina, born in Italy and raised within one of Europe’s major skiing nations, has chosen to compete under the Moroccan flag, becoming the first Moroccan skier to reach World Cup level and now preparing for his Olympic debut.
Born on March 5, 2003, in Suse near Turin, Tranchina’s sporting journey has been deeply rooted in Italy, a country that has played a decisive role in his development and will once again be central to his career during the upcoming Winter Olympics. Competing on Italian snow, in venues he knows well, gives this Olympic appearance a special dimension. For Tranchina, Milan-Cortina will feel like competing on home ground.
In remarks reported by the Italian news agency Adnkronos, the young skier explained the reasoning behind his choice. He said that while he has always lived in Italy, Morocco gave him the opportunity to compete against the best, improve his level and gain valuable international experience. Beyond the sporting aspect, the personal dimension was decisive. His close relationship with his mother, Sadia, strengthened his attachment to Morocco, a country where he says he feels at home.
This choice has already produced tangible results. Tranchina has broken new ground for Moroccan winter sports by becoming the first athlete from the Kingdom to compete on the Alpine Skiing World Cup circuit. His presence at Milan-Cortina 2026 now marks another milestone, symbolizing Morocco’s growing ambition to expand its representation beyond traditional sporting disciplines.
Italy remains a key pillar in this journey. As a nation synonymous with alpine skiing and as one of the host countries of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it represents both continuity and opportunity for Tranchina. Competing there under Moroccan colors highlights a unique dual connection, combining his upbringing and training environment with his chosen national identity.
As the countdown to Milan-Cortina continues, Pietro Tranchina embodies a new chapter for Moroccan sport on the global stage. His Olympic debut is not only a personal achievement, but also a signal of Morocco’s willingness to invest in diverse sporting horizons and to support athletes capable of opening unprecedented paths for the Kingdom.
Editorial team/le7tv
