PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team USA
The United States enter the Games seeking an unprecedented fifth consecutive Paralympic gold medal in Para ice hockey
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Canada
It has been 20 years since the Canadian last won the Paralympic Winter Games title - and ironically, that happened in Italy
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Czechia
While the Paralympic podium remains elusive, the Czechs are riding the momentum of three consecutive bronze-medal finishes at the World Championships
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team China
China has quickly become a top-four world contender since securing a bronze in its Paralympic debut on home ice at the Beijing 2022 Games
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Germany
Germany will compete in Para ice hockey on the Paralympic stage for only the second time in history and first in 20 years, having previously finished fourth at the 2006 Games — also held in Italy
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Slovakia
The Slovaks have had one of the most rapid growth progressions in Para ice hockey, and will now be making its second consecutive Paralympic Winter Games appearance
Markus Salcher prepares for "last dance"
Austrian Para alpine skier Markus Salcher says his fifth Paralympic Winter Games will be his “last dance” as he aims for his eight Paralympic medal
Japan's Fukunishi pushes new ground for women in Para ice hockey
Japanese player set to become the fourth woman to compete in the Para ice hockey open tournament at the Paralympic Winter Games
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Japan
Japan enters the Paralympic Winter Games aiming to reestablish itself among the world’s elite in Para ice hockey after missing out on Beijing 2022
Milano Cortina 2026: Get to Know Team Italy
Energized by a passionate home crowd in Milan, the Azzurri will aim to turn preparation and belief into a historic breakthrough performance