Athletes from Poland have brought an unofficial mascot to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina that has captured attention across the games: a stuffed pierogi plushie, the Sporting News reports.

The athletes from Poland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have brought a friend along with them. He's a stuffed pierogi plushie (not a Squishmallow, for those wondering). They're bringing him everywhere, and he's a fan favorite.

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