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Four medal-winning siblings lead an inspiring lineup of athletes ready to compete in Para Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics starting March 7. From vision-impaired champions to sit-ski competitors, these determined athletes will showcase speed and courage on Italy's slopes.
China is sending its largest-ever team to compete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, with 70 athletes ready to compete across six sports. The milestone reflects years of growing investment in adaptive sports and support for athletes with disabilities.
Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is heading to her third Paralympic Games, this time as co-captain of Canada's alpine ski team. After winning gold in Beijing 2022, she's ready to savor the experience with a fresh perspective.
After years of struggle and a gold medal win, Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is returning to the Paralympics with a new mindset. This time, the six-time medallist says she's focused on enjoying the journey, not just chasing victories.
Eight talented Para alpine skiers are heading to Italy next month to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Among them are two three-time Paralympians who've already claimed world championship titles this season.
America's best adaptive skiers and snowboarders are heading to Italy next month, including 14 first-time Paralympians ready to make history. The U.S. brings the world's top Para snowboard team and a roster packed with champions and inspiring newcomers.
Paralympic champions from India, Colombia, and Kenya kicked off the 2026 para athletics season in Dubai with stunning performances. India dominated with 16 gold medals as athletes proved their Paris 2024 success was just the beginning.
A Cardiff man who turned to stone skipping after knee injuries ended his extreme sports career just broke his own distance record with a stunning 157-meter throw. Phillip Bloxham now teaches others the art and is judging Argentina's first stone skipping championship.
Zion Clark, a championship wrestler born without legs, will face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker in a groundbreaking grappling match this Friday. The unusual matchup started from social media buzz and could open doors for more adaptive athletes in combat sports.
Mohammed Youssef Othman claimed gold in the 100m wheelchair race at Dubai's Fazza Para Athletics Championships, winning on the very track where he trains every day. The 22-year-old's victory kicked off a strong showing for UAE athletes at the international competition.
Despite low snow this winter, Oregon Adaptive Sports is still getting students with disabilities onto the slopes at Mt. Bachelor. Over 300 volunteers make it possible for 125 youth to experience skiing and snowboarding each season.
Two Canadian Paralympic swimmers are raising the bar after dominating at the 2025 world championships in Singapore. Their performances earned them Swimming Canada's top honors and signal an exciting future for the program.
After losing his leg in 2008, Mike Schultz didn't just design the prosthetics that power his own medal runs. He created a company that now equips every athlete on Team USA's Paralympic snowboard team.
Danielle Dorris just made history as one of only three Canadians to win the same event at three consecutive World Para Swimming Championships. The Moncton athlete also earned Swimming Canada's Paralympic Female Swimmer of the Year award for her incredible performance.
After chronic illness left her relying on a walker, an Australian woman built enough upper body strength to compete in five bodybuilding competitions. Now she's training for the 2032 Paralympics.
Canada's Para nordic ski team just announced its star-studded roster for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, led by athletes who've already won 19 medals between them. The 15 skiers head to Italy next month with momentum from record-breaking performances at the last two Winter Games.
Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie are leading Canada's 15-member Para nordic ski team to the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games in March. The powerhouse squad has won 30 medals combined at the last two Winter Games.
The M.S. Dadha Foundation brought together 120 people with disabilities for a full day of adaptive sports in Chennai, proving that athletic dreams have no limits. The event featured sitting volleyball, track-and-field, and celebrated an Arjuna Award-winning para weightlifting champion.
Three Filipino para athletes broke Games records and claimed gold medals in Thailand, pushing their country's total to 15 golds. The victories showcase how dedication and skill are rewriting what's possible in adaptive sports.
Jana Shelfer placed dead last in her first adaptive waterskiing competition after barely making it out of the water. Fourteen months later, she broke a world record and took home four gold medals at the 2025 World Championships.
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