Haiti returns to the Winter Olympics with a two-athlete team, vibrant uniforms, and a story of diaspora pride and cultural visibility.

Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean, center, helps Megan Thomas, left, and Livia Audain at the Haitian Embassy in Rome, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, wear the official uniform of the Haitian national team participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics. AP

Haiti only has two athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics, so why is there so much controversy over their uniforms?

Meet Stevenson Savart of Haiti, the Caribbean nation's first cross-country skier to compete at the Winter Olympics.

Haiti debuts at Milano Cortina 2026 in the Olympics' only hand-painted uniforms. Designed by Stella Jean, these vibrant looks celebrate Caribbean heritage in style.

Haiti, a country not usually associated with winter sports, has sent a small team to participate in the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Designer Stella Jean forced to paint over image of revolutionary on ski suits after being told it breached rules

Haiti went to the Milan Cortina Winter Games with two athletes — Richardson Viano competing in alpine skiing and Stevenson Savart in cross-country skiing. On Sunday, Savart, 25, made history as the first man to represent Haiti in cross-country skiing at the Winter Games.