The Olympic torch has always been one of the most recognizable symbols of the Olympic Games, representing unity, perseverance, and the link between ancient traditions and the modern era. With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo starting today, the torch relay is officially underway—and this year’s lineup of torch bearers is pretty exciting.

Some of the names involved include ENHYPEN’s Park Sunghoon, Heated Rivalry costars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, and entrepreneur and philanthropist Gail Miller. They all come from very different worlds, but each of them represents a piece of what the Olympics are all about.

Park Sunghoon of ENHYPEN kicked off the relay today, February 6, and his involvement feels especially full-circle. Before becoming an idol, he spent years training as a competitive figure skater—one of the most iconic Winter Olympic sports. Seeing him carry the torch is a reminder that the Olympic spirit doesn’t disappear when someone leaves competition. The discipline and dedication he built as an athlete clearly stayed with him, even as his dreams took a different path.

Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, known for their roles in Heated Rivalry, bring a different kind of connection to winter sports. Through storytelling and media, their work highlights themes like rivalry, teamwork, and ambition—things that feel very familiar to anyone who follows sports. As torch bearers, they help show how those Olympic values continue to show up in pop culture, not just on the ice or snow.

Gail Miller represents another side of the Games entirely. As a business leader and philanthropist, she reflects the leadership, community support, and long-term commitment it takes to make an event like the Olympics possible. The Games don’t run on athletes alone — they rely on people who invest in communities and help build the foundation behind the scenes.

Altogether, this group of torch bearers really shows how wide-reaching Olympic values are. The relay isn’t just about tradition—it’s about how competition, perseverance, and shared stories continue to matter to us, no matter the field.

Now, as the torch continues its journey, all eyes turn to the athletes who’ve trained for years to get here. Let’s cheer them on as they finally get their moment. They carry the same spirit symbolized by the flame—dedication, resilience, and the drive to be the best. And of course… GO USA 🇺🇸🔥