PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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