Winter Paralympics
Milano Cortina prepares for 50th Winter Paralympics
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The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina mark the event's 50th anniversary, with over 600 athletes competing across six sports from March 6 to 15. Nations including Kazakhstan and Australia have announced their teams, while the return of the Russian flag prompts a boycott threat from Ukraine. Opening ceremonies will occur at the UNESCO-listed Arena di Verona.
The 2026 Winter Paralympics will take place from March 6 to 15 in Milano Cortina, Italy, marking the event's 50th anniversary with over 600 athletes competing in six sports. Ukrainian and Dutch officials plan to boycott the opening ceremony due to the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes under their national flags. Team GB features several medal hopefuls, including alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick.
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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.