A photo taken of a male skier from the side

Best photos of Day 1

Ten best photos of Day 1 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Two female sit-skiers pose for a photo by holding the flag of the USA

Para snowboard and biathlon on Day 2

All Para snowboard medals will be decided on Day 2. In the Para biathlon individual event, Oksana Masters aims to extend her Paralympic medal trove.

Two female Para alpine skiers celebrate on the podium after receiving their gold medals

Veronika Aigner wins first gold of the Games

Austrian Para alpine skier Veronika Aigner has sealed victory in the women’s downhill vision impaired category, the first medal event of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

USA and Canada Para ice hockey players on ice

Seven big Para ice hockey questions

This is what will, and can only be, answered on the ice as the puck drops in Italy at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

three female and four male athletes from team Poland pose in front of the Agitos symbol in the Paralympic village

Paralympic Village vibes 

Para athletes are swapping collectible pins and soaking up the sunshine between training runs and physio appointments at the Paralympic Village in Cortina

A goaltender trying to avoid the puck crossing the goal line

Day 1 Review: Czechia pushed to the limit, China win big

World Championships bronze medallists open their Paralympic Winter Games campaign with a narrow 3-2 win over Team Japan while the Chinese cruise to a comfortable 12-0 victory against Germany on opening day in Italy

A man dressed in red and white skis downhill

Milano Cortina 2026: Day 1 action

The Para alpine skiing downhill medals will all be decided on the first day of full competition at Milano Cortina 2026. Biathlon also features six events, with the sprint medals all up for grabs.

Andrew Parsons, IPC President, giving a speech

IPC President's Opening Ceremony Speech

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons' speech during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony on 6 March 2026

Male para snowboarder training

Para snowboarders go for gold

Milano Cortina 2026 will serve up three thrilling days of Para snowboard action across eight medal events