Czesław Lang appointed attaché of the Polish Olympic team for the 2026 Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo

The Polish Olympic Committee, represented by its president Radosław Piesiewicz, has appointed Czesław Lang — General Director of the Tour de Pologne and Olympic silver medalist from Moscow 1980 — as the attaché of the Polish Olympic team for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo (February 6–22, 2026).

The role of an Olympic attaché is not only ceremonial but also involves organizational and image-related support for the entire Olympic team. The Polish Olympic Committee has thus recognized Czesław Lang’s long-standing experience in the world of sports, his international connections, and his commitment to promoting Poland on the global stage.

“I would like to sincerely thank President Piesiewicz and the entire Olympic family for giving me this opportunity,” said Czesław Lang. “This will be my third Olympic Games. I competed as an athlete in Moscow and Montreal, and now I will attend in a new role — as attaché. I will do my best to meet all expectations and represent Poland with pride. The Games are being held in Italy — my second homeland. The Trentino region has been our partner for years in organizing the Tour de Pologne. I know the local authorities, people, and sports officials there. What makes me most happy is that I will be close to our athletes, able to advise them, share encouragement, and pass on my experience.”

Czesław Lang is one of the icons of Polish sport — an Olympic silver medalist, world championship medalist, and the first Polish professional cyclist, who raced for many years in Italian professional teams. He knows Italy very well, speaks fluent Italian, and has an extensive network of contacts in the sports world, making him an ideal candidate for the position of attaché of the Polish Olympic team.

After ending his athletic career, he created and developed the Tour de Pologne, giving it international reach and prestige. Under his leadership, the race has become one of the most important cycling events in the world and a permanent fixture in the UCI World Tour calendar.

Italy and Czesław Lang — a shared history
Italy, the host country of the upcoming Olympics, also holds a special place in Czesław Lang’s and the Tour de Pologne’s story. In 2013, the race started in the Italian region of Trentino under the slogan “From Italian soil to Poland”, symbolically linking both countries through their shared passion for cycling and sport.

Fun fact: The Tour de Pologne connects the Winter and Summer Games
The connection between the Tour de Pologne and the Olympic Games goes beyond Czesław Lang himself. In 2014, Zbigniew Bródka, Olympic champion in speed skating from Sochi, took part in the Tour de Pologne Amateurs race. It’s a beautiful example of how sport unites disciplines, generations, and the Olympic values.