Fans are obsessed with the viral pierogi plushie during Poland's skating event at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here's where to shop similar plushies.
The Olympics are stuffed with heartwarming moments — and this adorable viral dumpling is the perfect example. Team Poland stepped up to the 2026 Winter Olympics with strong competitors in speed skating,
Vladimir Semirunniy, a Russian-born speed skater who became a Polish citizen last year, won the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday.
Team Poland has a pierogi plushie that brings cuteness to Winter Olympics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The athletes from Poland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina have brought a friend along with them.
We’re kind of in love with Pieroguszka.
Winning an Olympic medal brings pride to any athlete. Many countries also add cash rewards for those podium finishes. Using data shared by USA Today for the 2026 Winter Olympics (25 countries responded to the site’s query),