PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

Declan Farmer on spring of celebration and summer of training
After a spring of celebration and a summer of training, Declan Farmer is focused on leading Team USA to Para ice hockey gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Bids open to host WPIH Events for the 2026–2030 cycle
Be part of shaping the future of Para ice hockey — available events include the Women’s World Championships, A-Pool-, B-Pool, and C-Pool World Championships, and development activities

Bobby Body on Para powerlifting as therapy and aiming for first Worlds medal
After fourth place in his first Paralympics, the ex-USA Marine targets podium finishes at October’s World Championships in Cairo and at the home Games in LA2028

CBC and Globo to broadcast Milano Cortina 2026 in Canada and Brazil
Milano Cortina 2026 has confirmed exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Canada and Brazil, awarded to CBC/Radio-Canada and Globo respectively

‘Biathlon Bandit’ Dani Aravich’s summer training
Channeling her inner 'Biathlon Bandit,' U.S. Para biathlete Dani Aravich powers through summer training as she sets her sights on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
WADA launches new e-learning course
The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced the launch of a new e-learning course to educate Para athletes, guides, and coaches on the anti-doping rules for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

IPC announces grants for classification research
The IPC Classification Research Grants will support the development and improvement of best practice and evidence-based classification systems in Para sports

Milano Cortina 2026 medals unveiled
The medals of Milano Cortina 2026 feature an ‘essential’ design that places emotion and teamwork at the core, symbolising not only the union of two host cities – Milano and Cortina – but also the ‘soul of victory’ and what it requires to achieve it

Italy announces 31-strong team to World Championships
Italian have topped the medals table in the last three editions of the World Para Swimming Championships

Paralympic Winter Games medal gallery
Take a journey through the iconic designs of Paralympic Winter Games medals from Nagano 1998 to Milano Cortina 2026. Which is your favourite medal?