Who, in your opinion, embodies fair play at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games? Among the six most significant moments is also Julie Zelingrová. Vote for your favorite among the most fair‑play moments of the Games.
The tradition of the Fair Play Award dates back to 1964, when it was presented to Italian bobsledder Eugenio Monti. The International Olympic Committee and the International Fair Play Committee, together with media partners, have selected six of the most remarkable fair‑play moments of this year’s Olympics. Among the nominees is also Julie Zelingrová, who demonstrated what it means to play by the rules, even when no one is watching. By voluntarily reporting a barely noticeable rule violation (touching a moving stone), she chose personal integrity over an easy advantage.
Other nominees:
Amber Glenn (USA) – Figure skating:
Despite her own disappointment, Glenn stepped in to shield Kaori Sakamoto from intrusive cameras — prioritizing mental well‑being and human dignity over media attention.
Italy & USA – Women’s curling teams:
When a dispute over a burnt stone threatened to overshadow the match, both teams chose honesty over gaining an advantage.
Canada – Women’s ice hockey team:
When the Finnish team was hit by a norovirus outbreak, Team Canada did not seek a forfeit win — instead, they supported postponing their Olympic opener in the name of fairness.
Ilia Malinin (USA) – Figure skating:
After a heartbreaking fall from 1st to 8th place, Malinin did not withdraw — he sincerely congratulated gold medalist Mihail Shaidorov.
Kagiyama Yuma (Japan) – Figure skating:
Kagiyama’s spontaneous and genuine joy for Shun Sato’s medal showed that friendship and true happiness for someone else’s success can transcend any rivalry.
Anyone can vote here: https://www.olympics.com/en/vote/fairplay
