PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
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
Tbilisi ready to host 2026 European Open Championships
Nearly 200 athletes from 27 NPCs set to compete as the road to LA28 continues in Georgia
Wheelchair curling mixed doubles makes debut
Hosts Italy off to a winning start as first of 81 wheelchair curling matches kicks off at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium