The 2026 Winter Olympics

2. A character or animal adopted by a group (such as a sports team or organization) to represent them
4. Done formally, with authority
8. a person who carries a flag, particularly in a ceremony for a major event
10. To get ready for a futre event or task
12. The part of the Italian Alps that the Winter Olympics is being held in
14. A chain of mountains (Hint: Short for 'Alpine')
16. Having great strength, power, size, or importance
17. A gravity-powered racing sled that travels down narrow, icy tracks at high speeds
18. Situated in a cozy, sheltered, or comfortable position
19. A royal female ruler, or the wife of a king

1. Hard to believe, extraordinary, or amazingly good
3. Having sharp, uneven, zig-zaggy edges
5. A multi-sport event for top athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual impairments
6. Shaped, decorated, or cut into a solid material (like wood or stone) by scraping away parts.
7. A greeting that means 'hello' in Maori
9. A small, carnivorous, long-bodied mammal in the weasel family
11. Attractive or charming. Nice to look at
13. A Winter Olympic team sport played on ice, similar to Bowls
15. A person's brother or sister