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Nigeria has named two-time Paralympic gold medalist and four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo as team captain for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who consistently bring home Nigeria's proudest medals.
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.
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.
Hockey captain Tyler McGregor and triple Paralympic champion Natalie Wilkie will carry Canada's flag at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony. The duo brings 10 combined Paralympic medals and represents a new generation of Canadian athletic excellence.
Two of Scotland's most decorated Paralympic cyclists will represent their home country at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Neil Fachie is coming out of potential retirement for the chance to compete on home soil again.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature 47 Para sport medal events, the largest integrated Para sport program in the competition's history. Paralympic champions from across the UK will compete for their home nations starting July 23rd.
Team Canada claimed gold in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, defeating China in the final. Sweden secured bronze in the mixed team event that showcased incredible athletic skill on ice.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Folashade Oluwafemiayo will captain Nigeria's team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a historic honor for para-athletes. The powerlifting champion brings world records, multiple titles, and a winning spirit to Glasgow.
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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.
Giacomo Bertagnolli promised to be "a lion on the podium" and delivered, winning his fifth Paralympic gold medal in front of his home crowd at Milano Cortina 2026. The vision-impaired alpine skier and his guide Andrea Ravelli triumphed in one of the tightest races of the Games.
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.
Nigeria arrived in Glasgow with 74 athletes ready to make history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, backed by months of preparation and a squad featuring world champions. The team also secured a diplomatic win when fellow nations agreed Africa should host the 2034 Games.
Four-time world champion Folashade Oluwafemiayo will lead Team Nigeria at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The powerlifting legend's appointment celebrates para athletes who have become Nigeria's most consistent medal winners.
Team Canada's wheelchair curling squad crushed Latvia 11-1 at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy, thrilling 40 Canadian fans who traveled to cheer them on. Paralympic newcomer Gilbert Dash called his debut "epic" as the team prepares to face undefeated China next.
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.
Two Nigerian track stars claimed bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with one becoming the first Nigerian man in 20 years to reach the 100m podium. Their victories add to Nigeria's growing medal count at the 2026 Games.
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.
Nigeria's powerlifting champion and a sprinter who just equaled the national 100m record headline an inspiring roster for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete starting July 23.
Los Angeles will host a record-breaking Paralympic Games in 2028 with 560 medal events across 23 sports, including para climbing's historic debut. For the first time ever, competition begins before the Opening Ceremony, and women will compete for 45% of all medals.
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.
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