Milan (Italy) (AFP) – Olympic pin collecting enthusiasts queue for hours for the chance to snag one of 250 free 2026 Winter Olympic pins. The hobby has become part of the Games’ culture, as fans travel around the world to attend in the hope of adding to their collections. “Sometimes I wonder why my wife still stays with me,” jokes Edwin Schneider, who said he has accumulated at least 25,000 pins after attending 14 games as a collector.

