US EditionLeon Draisaitl Is Germany's Flag Bearer for Opening Ceremony Before His Olympic Debut
Leon Draisaitl and Katharina Schmid were chosen by over 135,000 voters for their sporting success and leadership as Germany’s flagbearers at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
- On Wednesday, Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl and ski jumper Katharina Schmid were named Germany's flagbearers, with Draisaitl in Milan and Schmid in Predazzo.
- The German Olympic Committee shortlisted candidates based on sporting success and role-model status, and more than 135,000 public voters helped decide after German athletes chose through an internal poll.
- Draisaitl, a top NHL star and 2019-20 league MVP, was last involved in Olympic hockey in 2014, while Schmid heads to her fourth Olympics with silver medals from 2018 and 2022.
- With the NHL returning to the Winter Olympics, Draisaitl's selection brings extra attention to Germany as more than 135,000 public voters showed strong domestic interest.
- The duties are split geographically, with Draisaitl in Milan and Schmid in Predazzo, and both will lead German entries in Friday's ceremonies amid events in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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Ski jumper Katharina Schmid and NHL player Leon Draisaitl were chosen as flag bearers for the 2026 Olympics. The two are "unbelievably proud" of this honor.
Ski jumper Katharina Schmid is German flag bearer at her last Olympic Winter Games, ice hockey star Leon Draisaitl is already given this honor at his Olympic debut.
These are moments of absolute happiness. Katharina Schmid is allowed to wear the German flag at the opening ceremony in Predazzo. The moment when she experiences it is unique.
Leon Draisaitl carrying flag for Germany at Olympic opening ceremonies
Not only is Leon Draisaitl revered in Edmonton, but he is also the face of winter sports in Germany — an honour made official by his selection as his country’s flag bearer at the Winter Olympic opening ceremonies.
The election has been won: Leon Draisaitl and Katharina Schmid carry the German flag at the opening of the Olympic Games. In the vote there was a record participation for winter games.
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