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Sonic the Hedgehog Named Official Olympic Ambassador 2026

10/7/2025

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SEGA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a multi-year licensing agreement making Sonic the Hedgehog an official Olympic ambassador from 2026.
The partnership promotes the Olympic brand through merchandise and storytelling.
Key art shows Sonic with the Olympic Rings.
SEGA will release a 2026 merchandise collection timed with the Olympic Winter Games in Italy.

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SEGA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a multi-year licensing agreement making Sonic the Hedgehog an official Olympic ambassador from 2026.
The partnership promotes the Olympic brand through merchandise and storytelling.
Key art shows Sonic with the Olympic Rings.
SEGA will release a 2026 merchandise collection timed with the Olympic Winter Games in Italy.