Category: Olympics

POLAND | 1988 Olympic Games – Seoul, South Korea

1988 Olympic Games - Seoul, South Korea

Postage Stamp : 2026 Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina
Date of Issue : February 06, 2026
Description : This modern stamp supports the Polish Olympic Team competing in the XXV Winter Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina 2026. The dynamic artwork features a biathlete/cross-country skier in motion against a blue winter backdrop, alongside the official logo of the Polish Olympic Committee.

Postage Stamp : 1988 Olympic Games – Seoul, South Korea
Date of Issue : June 27, 1988
Description : These stamps commemorate the XXIV Olympic Games held in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988. The 25 zł stamp depicts a judo throw, while the 20 zł stamp illustrates a freestyle wrestling match.

Postage Stamp : Flowers & Fruits | Saffron Crocus (Kwiaty i owoce)
Date of Issue : July 06, 2016

Postage Stamp : Flowers & Fruits | Iris (Iris sp.)
Date of Issue : July 22, 2016

Postage Stamp : The 175th Anniversary of the Archaeological Museum in Krakow
Date of Issue : February 18, 2026
Description : This stamp celebrates 175 years of the Archaeological Museum in Kraków (175 Lat Muzeum Archeologicznego w Krakowie). It prominently features a photograph of the Zbruch Idol (Światowid ze Zbrucza), a famous 9th-century Slavic pagan monument that is one of the most prized artifacts in the museum’s collection.

GERMANY | 2026 Winter Olympic / Paralympic Games

2026 Winter Olympic Paralympic Games

Postage Stamp : 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Milan-Cortina

  • Para Snowboard (Top Left) : his stamp features a vibrant illustration of a parasnowboarder in mid-air carving motion, highlighting inclusivity and the high-performance nature of Paralympic winter sports.
  • Ski Jumping (Top Right) : This stamp depicts a ski jumper soaring through the air in the classic aerodynamic “V” style over a red “V” graphic, capturing the speed and trajectory of the sport.
  • Ice Hockey (Bottom Right) : This stamp illustrates an ice hockey player aggressively handling the puck, showcasing the power and intensity of the team sport.

Date of Issue : May 07, 2026

MONACO | Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina

Winter Olympic Games - Milano Cortina

Postage Stamp : Winter Olympic Games – Milano Cortina
Date of Issue : February 05, 2026
Description : This issue commemorates the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, scheduled from February 6 to 22, 2026. The Monegasque Olympic Committee fields athletes in disciplines such as bobsleigh and alpine skiing, which are the exact sports beautifully illustrated in action on these stamps. The design also prominently displays the official coat of arms of Monaco. The sheet margin text to the right reads “d’hiver de Milano” (Winter [Games] of Milano).

Postmark Date : April 13, 2026
Postmark Location : Musée des Timbres et des Monnaies (Museum of Stamps and Coins) in Monaco. The pictorial cancellation features the Monegasque coat of arms.
Slogan Postmark :
जन आन्दोलन – 100 डेज कैंपेन” (Jan Andolan – 100 days Campaign)
“टी बी हारेगा, देश जीतेगा” (TB Harega, Desh Jeetega)
This is a public health slogan promoting a national tuberculosis eradication campaign (translating to “TB will lose, the country will win”).

LUXEMBOURG | Olympic Games – London, England – The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee

Olympic Games - London, England - The 100th Anniversary of the National Olympic Committee

Postage Stamp : The 100th Anniversary of the Luxembourg Olympic Committee (COSL)
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp commemorates the centenary (1912–2012) of the Comité Olympique et Sportif Luxembourgeois (COSL). It features the official logo of the committee—a stylized red lion head wearing a crown, positioned above the iconic Olympic Rings.

Postage Stamp : Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 10, 2016
Description : Issued for the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, this stamp features the “Team Lëtzebuerg” branding. The design is modern and geometric, showcasing a red lion (the national symbol) composed of low-poly triangular facets, symbolizing the dynamic strength of the athletes.

Postage Stamp : London 2012 Olympic Games
Date of Issue : May 15, 2012
Description : This stamp celebrates the London 2012 Summer Olympics. It prominently features the controversial pink and orange “London 2012” logo against a background that combines the Luxembourgish and British flags.

FRANCE | The 4th World Rugby Championship | 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece

2004 Olympic Games - Athens, Greece The 4th World Rugby Championship Hiking Trails - The 50th Anniversary of the GR20

Postage Stamp : Hiking Trails – The 50th Anniversary of the GR20
Date of Issue : June 26, 2020
Description : This sheet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the GR20, widely considered Europe’s toughest and most iconic long-distance hiking trail. The central stamp shows a map of Corsica with the trail marked in red from Calenzana to Conca. The surrounding illustrations feature famous landmarks along the route : the Aiguilles de Bavella, the Passerelle de Spasimata suspension bridge, and a traditional mountain refuge.

Postage Stamp : 2004 Olympic Games – Athens, Greece
Date of Issue : August 02, 2004
Description : Issued for the XXVIII Summer Olympiad in Athens, these stamps blend modern athletic silhouettes with ancient Greek artistic motifs. The designs feature various sports including Tennis, Equestrian, Kayaking, and Track and Field, set against a background of orange and blue “ancient pottery” style imagery.

Postage Stamp : The 4th World Rugby Championship
Date of Issue : September 11, 1999
Description : This unique oval-shaped stamp (designed to resemble a rugby ball) was issued for the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which was hosted primarily by Wales but included matches in France. The design features a high-action illustration of a rugby player in a blue jersey making a tackle.

#7 – POLAND

Sochi Games

100 Anniversary of Lodz Sports Club (30.09.2008)

XXII Olympic Winter Games “Sochi 2014” (07.02.2014)

  • Ski jumping

World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki 2005 (05.08.2005)

  • Pole Vault

Postmark
Katowice 1 – 60 years of the program “From the microphone to the fields.” Red. Roman Paszkowski. Polish Radio Katowice

Thank You Roman Sudzik for this nice cover.

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