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Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics: Wheelchair Curling Athletes Gear Up
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Building on initial athlete previews, more wheelchair curling contenders—including expanded details on Canada's mixed team and U.S. mixed doubles stars—are preparing for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, opening March 6 at venues in northern Italy.
Evan Bouchard, the NHL's leading defenceman with 95 points last season, has been added to Canada's senior national team for the upcoming World Hockey Championship in Switzerland. He will make his senior international debut alongside Edmonton Oilers teammate Darnell Nurse. The tournament starts in just over a week, with Canada facing Sweden in the opener.
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Colorado middle-distance runner Avery Pearson has been selected to represent Canada at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships. She will compete in the women's 800 meters event in Poland next March. The announcement highlights her standout indoor season with the University of Colorado Buffs.
Team Canada dominated Team France with a 10-2 victory on February 15, 2026, in Milan, clinching the top seed in the men's Olympic hockey tournament. The win highlighted Canada's depth and passion, including a historic penalty shot goal by Macklin Celebrini and a third-period fight sparked by a hit on Nathan MacKinnon. France finished the preliminary round winless and heads to the qualification playoff.
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Team Canada won 5-1 against Switzerland in their second round-robin game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Connor McDavid scored once and added two assists, while Macklin Celebrini netted his second goal of the tournament. The victory maintains Canada's unbeaten record after a 5-0 opening win over Czechia.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics approaching, Brad Jacobs and his experienced Canadian curling squad express strong confidence despite expecting stiff competition. The team, which secured its spot by winning the national trials, focuses on internal preparation amid growing excitement. All members bring prior Olympic experience to the event in Italy.
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Jeff Stoughton, a veteran of Canadian men's curling, highlights the nation's eight-year gold-medal drought at the Winter Olympics and World Championships. As Team Canada prepares for the upcoming Games, the pressure mounts to end the slump on the world's biggest stages. Stoughton knows the challenges all too well from his own career.
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics: Wheelchair curling athlete preview
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Jumatatu, 23. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 20:19:51Wheelchair curlers gear up for 2026 Winter Paralympics
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Alhamisi, 12. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 07:34:56Canada shuts out Czechia 5-0 in Olympic hockey opener
Jumapili, 8. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 22:48:32Experts predict Canada and USA to contend for 2026 Olympic men's hockey gold
Jumapili, 8. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 21:31:10Sidney Crosby named captain of Team Canada for 2026 Olympics
Jumamosi, 7. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 23:31:40Connor McDavid heads to 2026 Olympics as NHL scoring leader
Jumanne, 3. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 02:50:42Sam Bennett replaces injured Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada