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Tennis Star Erin Routliffe Inspired by Paralympic Sister
Community Heroes•4d ago

Tennis Star Erin Routliffe Inspired by Paralympic Sister

Two-time US Open champion Erin Routliffe credits her Paralympic medalist sister Tess as her greatest motivation. The New Zealand tennis star hopes they'll both compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics together.

Google: Paralympic champion•3 min read
Bangkok Hosts 249 Para Powerlifters from 23 Nations
Sports•Apr 6

Bangkok Hosts 249 Para Powerlifters from 23 Nations

Thailand's capital welcomes Asia's strongest Paralympic athletes for six days of competition starting April 7. Champions from across two continents will compete as new mothers return and records fall.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
Italy Hosts 394 Para Swimmers from 40 Nations This Week
Sports•Mar 12

Italy Hosts 394 Para Swimmers from 40 Nations This Week

Nearly 400 elite Paralympic athletes are competing in Italy's Lignano Sabbiadoro through March 15, including four-time Paralympic champion Carlotta Gilli racing on home soil. The World Series event showcases rising stars and established champions as they prepare for the year's major competitions.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
Russian Para-Skier Wins First Gold for Nation Since 2014
Sports•Mar 9

Russian Para-Skier Wins First Gold for Nation Since 2014

Varvara Voronchikhina secured Russia's first Paralympic gold medal in 12 years with a stunning super G victory in Cortina. The 23-year-old's emotional win marks a historic return to international competition for Russian Paralympic athletes.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy
Sports•Mar 9

Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy

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.

Daily Maverick•2 min read
China Wins 16 Medals in 2 Days at Milan Paralympics
Global News•Mar 9

China Wins 16 Medals in 2 Days at Milan Paralympics

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.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
Team USA Picks Paralympic Legends as 2026 Flagbearers
Community Heroes•Mar 5

Team USA Picks Paralympic Legends as 2026 Flagbearers

Two of America's most decorated Paralympic athletes will lead Team USA into the Milan Cortina Opening Ceremony, chosen by their fellow competitors. Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens bring 11 Paralympic medals and decades of inspiration to the honor.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
Paralympic Podcast Returns for Milano Cortina 2026 Games
Community Heroes•Mar 3

Paralympic Podcast Returns for Milano Cortina 2026 Games

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.

Google: Paralympic champion•2 min read
10 Russian & Belarusian Athletes Return to Paralympics
Global News•Feb 18

10 Russian & Belarusian Athletes Return to Paralympics

Six Russian and four Belarusian Paralympic athletes will compete under their national flags at next month's Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. The decision reverses bans that have kept the countries out since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

BBC Sport•1 min read
Olympic Mascots Milo and Tina Plushies Sell Out Everywhere
Daily Mix•Feb 11

Olympic Mascots Milo and Tina Plushies Sell Out Everywhere

Adorable stoat siblings Milo and Tina have become the breakout stars of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with plush toys selling out across Italy in less than a week. The mascots are winning hearts worldwide, especially Milo, who represents Paralympic athletes and was born without one paw.

Japan Today•3 min read
Nigeria's Para-Badminton Star Chases Gold in Bahrain
Sports•Feb 8

Nigeria's Para-Badminton Star Chases Gold in Bahrain

World number two Eniola Bolaji is leading Nigeria's three-athlete team to the Para-Badminton World Championships, fresh off a commanding gold medal win in Egypt. The Paralympic bronze medallist and her teammates are riding high after intensive training and strong government backing.

Punch Nigeria•2 min read
Sky Partners with Team GB Through 2028 Olympics
Solutions•Jan 21

Sky Partners with Team GB Through 2028 Olympics

British broadcaster Sky will champion Olympic and Paralympic athletes' stories from the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games through the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. The partnership brings UK audiences closer to the athletes inspiring the next generation.

Sky Sports•2 min read
Thailand Hosts 1,600 Para-Athletes for ASEAN Games Return
Sports•Jan 20

Thailand Hosts 1,600 Para-Athletes for ASEAN Games Return

Thailand welcomes over 1,600 para-athletes from across Southeast Asia this week as the nation hosts the ASEAN Para Games for the first time in 18 years. Five-time Paralympic gold medalist Saysunee Jana will light the opening ceremony torch as Thailand aims to reclaim the overall championship title.

Bangkok Post•2 min read
Nigeria's Eniola Bolaji Wins Gold at Egypt Para Badminton
Sports•Jan 18

Nigeria's Eniola Bolaji Wins Gold at Egypt Para Badminton

World No. 2 para badminton player Eniola Bolaji dominated the 2026 Egypt International Championship, defeating Turkey's world No. 7 in the final without dropping a single set. The Nigerian Paralympic bronze medalist swept through five matches in Cairo, proving once again why she's Africa's top player.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read