Paralympics 2026

American Paralympian Jake Adicoff won his second gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics, dominating the men's visually impaired 10km cross-country skiing event. With guide Reid Goble, Adicoff finished 1:48.7 ahead of second-place finisher Inkki Inola of Finland. The victory marks another achievement for the out gay skier from Idaho.

11. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Wheelchair curling will make its fifth appearance at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina, Italy, with the mixed doubles discipline debuting after four years in the Wheelchair Mixed World Championships. Athletes use a delivery stick from a stationary wheelchair, emphasizing mental accuracy without sweeping. Veteran curler Steve Emt highlights the sport's intense psychological demands.

Two granite curling stones were stolen from Italy's Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium just before the wheelchair mixed doubles competition debuted at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics. Discovered during a routine check around March 3-4, the theft prompted an investigation, but adjusted spare stones allowed events to proceed uninterrupted amid ongoing curling controversies.

4. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics approach from March 6 to 15, para alpine skiers from various nations are preparing for intense competition on the slopes of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Chinese athletes aim to build on their Beijing 2022 success, while Canadian contenders like guide Sierra Smith and sit-skier Brian Rowland overcome injuries for podium chances. The event features five disciplines across sitting, standing, and visually impaired categories.

The International Paralympic Committee has approved six Russian and four Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. This decision marks the first appearance of the Russian flag at the Games since 2014. The athletes will participate in para-alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.

2. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

At 63, Canadian wheelchair curling legend Ina Forrest is set to make history by competing in her fifth Paralympic Games at Milano Cortina 2026. The Spallumcheen, B.C., native has medaled at every Games since her 2010 debut and aims to become the first in the sport to win five medals. Her mental focus and leadership will be key for Canada's team in Italy.