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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
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
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
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
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.
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
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games open
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony starts in spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site
Para snowboarders go for gold
Milano Cortina 2026 will serve up three thrilling days of Para snowboard action across eight medal events
From Torino dreams to Milano ice: Rosa’s journey of grit and belief
'To compete at home again after 20 years is a privilege. Our goal is to play with passion in every game, to make the fans fall in love with this sport,' says the Italian defender
Team USA aim for fifth straight Para ice hockey gold
Eight teams will compete for glory at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena
Para biathlon power couple go for gold
Oksana Masters and Aaron Pike draw attention as they compete ahead of a rumoured Italy wedding
Athletes participating in the Opening Ceremony Parade
Twenty-eight NPCs to be represented by athletes in Verona
NPC Iran will not compete at Milano Cortina 2026
The NPC had been due to be at the Games with one Para athlete in Para cross-country skiing but is unable to travel safely.
Para alpine skiers celebrate Olympia delle Tofane
Para alpine skiing’s 30 medal events are the most of any sport at the Games. Austria may lead the alpine medal table, but there is no shortage of competition from across the globe.
Athletes count down to Paralympic action
Para athletes are raring to go as the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony inches closer
Flagbearers for Milano Cortina 2026
The full list of flagbearers can be found here in the marching order which is according to Italian alphabetical order
Record number of NPCs and athletes to compete
Five NPCs to make their Winter Games debut at Milano Cortina 2026.
Mimi Caruso to star in Paralympic Opening Ceremony
The rising artist will perform at the Arena di Verona on 6 March to celebrate the opening of the Paralympic Winter Games
Milano Cortina 2026: Paralympic Mural unveiled
Three murals are on display at the Paralympic Athletes Villages in Milano, Cortina and Val di Fiemme and can be signed until the closing of the Games on 15 March 2026
Paralympic Winter Games: Para Ice Hockey Preview
What will we be watching and why: A masterclass in schedule psychology at the Paralympic Winter Games