Winter Olympics 2026 Medals: Which countries are leading, where India stands, and top athletes with most medals

The Winter Olympic Games are well underway, and the medal race is already heating up. Traditional snow-sport powerhouses such as Norway, Italy, and the United States are dominating the early standings, while several nations are still chasing their first podium finishes.

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With events spread across Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, fans are getting a mix of ice and alpine action, from figure skating and hockey to skiing and luge.


Here’s a clear look at who’s leading the Winter Olympics medal tally today (13 February) and where India stands.

Winter Olympics medal leaders: Top countries in the standings

As of February 13, Norway tops the Winter Olympics medal table with the highest number of gold medals. Italy and the United States follow closely, while Germany, Sweden and Switzerland are also performing strongly.

Winter Olympics Medal Table (Top Nations)

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Norway	7	2	5	14
2	Italy	6	3	8	17
3	United States	4	7	3	14
4	Germany	4	3	2	9
5	Sweden	4	3	1	8
6	Switzerland	4	1	2	7
7	Austria	3	6	3	12
8	France	3	4	1	8
9	Netherlands	3	3	0	6
10	Japan	2	2	6	10

Winter Olympics mid-table nations: Tight battle for medals

Several countries are locked in close contests for podium spots, especially Canada, China and South Korea.

Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
South Korea	1	1	2	4
Canada	0	3	4	7
China	0	2	2	4
New Zealand	0	1	1	2
Latvia	0	1	0	1
Poland	0	1	0	1

Winter Olympics: Where does India stand?

At the moment, India has not secured any medals at the Winter Olympics.

Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
India	0	0	0	0

India traditionally has limited participation in winter sports due to climate and other challenges, but athletes continue to compete in several disciplines, aiming to build experience for future Games.

Winter Olympics stars: Athletes with the most medals so far

A handful of athletes have already delivered standout performances, picking up multiple gold medals.

Top Medal Winners

Athlete	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
F. von Allmen	Switzerland	3	0	0	3
F. Lollobrigida	Italy	2	0	0	2
F. Karlsson	Sweden	2	0	0	2
J.H. Klæbo	Norway	2	0	0	2
J. Simon	France	2	0	0	2

Where are the 2026 Winter Olympics?

This year’s Winter Olympics events are split between:

• Milan – ice hockey, figure skating and indoor sports
• Cortina d'Ampezzo – alpine skiing, luge and snow events

Competition runs daily, with medal events continuing through February before the closing ceremony.

Winter Olympics summary: Who’s leading and what’s next?

Right now, Norway leads the Winter Olympics, followed by Italy and the United States. European nations continue to dominate winter disciplines, especially skiing and biathlon.

For India, medals remain elusive this year, but participation itself marks steady progress in winter sport development.

Expect the medal table to shift rapidly over the coming days as major finals in skiing, skating and hockey unfold.

Inputs from agencies