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Paralympians from across the globe are competing in the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, showcasing extraordinary skill and determination across alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, and ice hockey. The Milano Cortina Games are proving that the human spirit knows no limits.
A gold medalist triathlete just proved her athletic brilliance extends far beyond summer sports. Kendall Gretsch earned her seventh Winter Paralympic medal in biathlon at Milano Cortina.
Chinese Paralympic athletes shattered their overseas Winter Games record with 16 medals in just two days at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The team leads the world with eight golds, including four on Sunday alone.
At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, male and female Para alpine skiers are crediting the extraordinary women behind their success. From mothers who financed first equipment to sisters who trained at dawn, these unsung heroes are reshaping what support looks like in elite sports.
Canadian Para Nordic skier Natalie Wilkie wore gold glitter to manifest victory at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, then delivered a flawless performance to win her fourth career gold medal. The superstitious strategy paid off as she dominated the women's individual standing biathlon in Tesero, Italy.
On the first day of medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, Austrian siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner both won gold in alpine skiing, while Ukraine dominated the biathlon to top the medal table. The historic Games opened with thrilling victories and record-breaking moments across snow and ice.
Team USA's most decorated Winter Paralympian claimed her 10th gold medal just weeks after battling a concussion and infection. Oksana Masters dominated the biathlon sprint in Italy, proving that resilience can triumph over adversity.
Anna-Lena Forster finally captured her first Paralympic speed gold in downhill skiing at Milano Cortina 2026, a medal she'd been chasing since her debut at Sochi 2014. The German sit skier's victory kicked off an emotional first day of Para alpine competition, complete with chicken hats, family celebrations, and athletes proving that perseverance pays off.
Para ice hockey star Jack Wallace is heading to Milano Cortina 2026 with zero pressure and big dreams. The two-time Paralympic champion nearly made Paris 2024 in Para canoe, missing by just eight thousandths of a second.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games kicked off March 6, celebrating 50 years since the first Winter Paralympics. Over 600 athletes from 55 nations are competing across six sports in Italy's stunning mountain venues.
A life-changing accident redirected Olympic skier Emanuel Perathoner to Para snowboarding, and now he's the favorite to win gold just two hours from his hometown at Milano Cortina 2026. Athletes from six nations will compete across eight medal events in three thrilling days of competition starting March 7.
The U.S. Para ice hockey team is chasing history at Milano Cortina 2026, aiming for an unprecedented fifth consecutive Paralympic gold medal. Led by champions like Declan Farmer, their secret weapon isn't just talent—it's friendship, board games, and an unshakeable team-first mentality.
Six extraordinary Australian women, including the nation's first Indigenous Winter Paralympian, will compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympic Games. These athletes have overcome accidents, disabilities, and funding challenges to reach the world's biggest sporting stage.
New Jersey native Josh Pauls, the most decorated sled hockey player in Paralympic history, will carry the U.S. flag at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. His teammates chose him for the honor, making the moment even more meaningful as he competes in his grandfather's birthplace.
Matt Stutzman hosts season two of "What Does It Take?" featuring winter Paralympic athletes sharing their journeys ahead of the 50th anniversary Games. The 10-episode series launches just days before Milano Cortina 2026 begins.
Norway dominated the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with 41 medals, led by cross-country skier Johannes Høsflot Klæbo who made history winning six golds at a single Games. Athletes from 29 countries stood on podiums, proving winter sports excellence spans the globe.
Former tennis pro Laura Robson traded courts for ice, spending 19 days covering curling and sliding sports at Milano Cortina 2026. Her whirlwind journey from the Australian Open to the Winter Olympics shows how passion for sports creates unexpected adventures.
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.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Torch Relay is traveling across Italy, bringing communities together through inclusive celebrations and inspiring stories of athletic excellence. The flame will unite all routes on March 3rd before igniting the Opening Ceremony on March 6th in Verona.
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.
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