President Karis Thanks Milano Cortina Olympic Athletes at Kadriorg Rose Garden

President Alar Karis hosted Olympic and Paralympic athletes who represented Estonia at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, along with their support teams, at a reception in Kadriorg Park's rose garden on Monday. The event honoured all those who carried the Estonian flag at the Milano Cortina Games.

President Alar Karis held a reception in Kadriorg Park's rose garden on Monday to thank the athletes who represented Estonia at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics, along with their support teams. The gathering at the rose garden, which has become a tradition, is a heartfelt way for the head of state to honour Olympic athletes for their achievements.

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, Estonia's representatives gave their best, carrying the blue, black and white flag on Italy's snow and ice. The reception was attended by athletes themselves as well as coaches, doctors and other support staff who made participation in the competition possible.

Kadriorg Rose Garden has become the traditional venue for receptions honouring Olympic athletes, where the head of state meets and converses with people who have represented Estonia at international competitions. This meeting place has been a symbol of recognition across several Olympic cycles.