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flag Iranian coach Mitra Kalhor became an Olympic unity symbol through pin trading at the 2026 Winter Games, exchanging pins with athletes and staff from multiple nations.

flag At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Iranian Alpine skiing coach Mitra Kalhor, who admired U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn as a “superhero,” became an unexpected symbol of Olympic unity through the tradition of pin trading. flag Despite Iran’s lack of Winter Olympic medals, her team’s pins were highly sought after, with athletes from the U.S., China, the Netherlands, and the Philippines eager to trade. flag The exchange, rooted in the 1896 Games, extended beyond competitors to include staff and journalists, fostering connections across nations. flag Kalhor gave her final pin to an Italian security guard, underscoring the spirit of goodwill that defines the Games.

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