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Milano Cortina 2026

IOC Coordination Commission for 2026 Games holds first on-site meeting in Milan

First on-site IOC Coordination Commission meeting outlines priorities during transition period for Milano Cortina 2026 with Andrea Varnier taking part in his first international meeting as the Organising Committee's CEO

A man in a wheelchair speaks in a microphone on stage with a crowd of athletes behind him.

Milano Cortina 2026

Milan celebrates Para sport and culture as host of Italy's third Paralympic festival

Held between 12-14 October, the Festival della Cultura Paralimpica featured photo exhibitions, film screenings, book presentations and speeches by prominent Italian athletes and cultural leaders

A woman in business attire poses in front of a poster featuring a Para biathlon athlete in action.

Milano Cortina 2026

Milano Cortina 2026 launches Adaptive Winter Sport project to promote Paralympics

First project of the Milano Cortina 2026 Education programme aims to promote sports practice and inclusion

Retired coach Massimo Da Rin has guided Italy the team to five Paralympic appearances, two top-five finishes at the World Championships, and a European title in 2011.

Milano Cortina 2026

Da Rin retires as Italy head coach, Babey takes over Norway

Mirko Bianchi to lead host nation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics; Ken Babey leaves Canada following seven years in charge of national team