PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS

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 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