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Poland’s Plushie Mascot Steals Spotlight at 2026 Olympics

2/12/2026

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At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Poland features Pieroguszki, a pierogi plushie mascot.
The plushie has accompanied Polish athletes, including ice skater Magdalena Tascher, during competitions.
It has drawn international attention as fans seek to purchase, and the Luft site lists sold out while similar plushies remain available online and at Walmart.
The Polish ice skating team seeks a name and plans to gift one to Snoop Dogg.

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Story summary

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team Poland features Pieroguszki, a pierogi plushie mascot.
The plushie has accompanied Polish athletes, including ice skater Magdalena Tascher, during competitions.
It has drawn international attention as fans seek to purchase, and the Luft site lists sold out while similar plushies remain available online and at Walmart.
The Polish ice skating team seeks a name and plans to gift one to Snoop Dogg.