Milano Cortina 2026 PC Athletes‘ Council Election

The IPC approved the nomination of five (5) candidates to run for election during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games to fill three winter representative roles on the IPC Athletes’ Council.

The IPC Athletes’ Council is a group of elected athlete representatives who act as the voice of the Para athlete community to the IPC. The chairperson of the IPC Athletes’ Council and first vice-chairperson are also members of the IPC Governing Board as ex-officio voting members.

The election for the IPC Athletes' Council will take place from 4 March to 13 March during the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games in PLY House in each village (Cortina d’Ampezzo, Milano, and Predazzo).

Of the five candidates, four are male, one female and all are actively competing athletes. Candidates span three sports and five countries.

Read more about the candidates and their statements in the IPC Athletes’ Council Election Candidates Booklet.

The candidates are: