Australia’s Olympic team will be led into the Closing Ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games by two of its most successful winter athletes, with moguls champion Cooper Woods and aerial skiing silver medalist Danielle Scott announced as the nation’s flagbearers.

The decision, made by the team’s chef de mission, honors their outstanding contributions to what has become Australia’s most successful Winter Olympics campaign.

Woods, who claimed gold in the men’s moguls — a first-time Olympic victory and a breakthrough performance — and Scott, who earned a hard-fought silver in the women’s aerials at her fourth Games, have both exemplified resilience, skill and leadership throughout the competition.

Their selection reflects not only individual achievement but also the spirit of the Australian team, which has captured multiple medals across diverse snow sports disciplines this winter.

The Closing Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday evening at the historic Verona Arena, will mark the culmination of the Games, where athletes from across the world will gather to celebrate their efforts and achievements.

Carrying the national flag is among the highest honors bestowed on Olympic competitors, signifying recognition by their peers and the wider Olympic community for excellence on and off the field of play.

For Woods, his gold medal run — achieved against odds as he had never before won a World Cup event — captivated audiences and elevated expectations for Australia’s winter sport prospects.

Scott’s silver medal performance, coming after years of near misses and a long career at the elite level, stands as a testament to perseverance and elite craftsmanship in aerial skiing.

As the Australian team prepares for the Closing Ceremony, Woods and Scott’s roles as flagbearers will symbolize both celebration of their remarkable achievements and inspiration to future generations of Australian athletes.