Lara Colturi to continue representing Albania in skiing
Photo: Lara Colturi, a naturalized Albanian World Cup alpine ski racer.
Albania’s Olympic hopes received a major boost this week as Lara Colturi confirmed she will continue to compete under the Albanian flag in the upcoming season. The Italian-born skier will represent Albania at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Why this is important: Colturi’s decision gives Albania a historic opportunity: for the first time, the country will field four athletes in alpine skiing at a Winter Olympics. Her continued presence in the national team is seen as a significant step in building Albania’s international sporting profile.
Context: The agreement was reached following determined efforts by the Albanian Ski Federation and a positive response from the Colturi family. Both sides are now working to finalize the technical and financial details of the contract that will ensure Colturi remains part of the team through the Olympic season.
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