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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.
Stephen McGuire, who won gold in Boccia at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, is hosting a free event in Falkirk on March 28 for people living with muscle wasting conditions. The 41-year-old athlete, who became a full-time wheelchair user at 14, will share his journey from diagnosis to becoming a 20-year veteran of Team GB.
Two remarkable athletes who've overcome incredible challenges will lead Team GB into the Winter Paralympics. Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, returns just months after a major knee injury, while Scott Meenagh, who lost both legs in Afghanistan, earns recognition for his third Games.
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.
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.
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.
After a spinal injury at 13 ended his walking, Arly Velásquez taught himself to ski and became Mexico's most decorated Winter Paralympian. Next week, he'll represent his country solo at the Milan-Cortina Games.
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.
Army veteran Babette Peyton became a champion archer after a military injury left her partially paralyzed, winning over 150 medals with a unique mouth-draw technique. Her niece remembers a woman who never frowned and inspired everyone she met.
An Indigenous Australian snowboarder will break barriers at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, becoming the first Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander athlete to compete in the Winter Paralympic 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.
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.
Just three months after a major knee injury, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian is heading back to the slopes. Menna Fitzpatrick chose recovery over surgery to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games in March.
Rachel Morris won Olympic gold twice for Britain, but her 17-year-old outdoor wheelchair is now held together with zip ties and duct tape. Friends launched a fundraiser to help the Farnham athlete stay active and continue inspiring young people with disabilities.
India's Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat just won his sixth world championship gold medal in para badminton, surpassing his childhood idol Lin Dan's five world titles. After a disappointing Paris 2024, the 37-year-old is proving that setbacks can fuel comebacks.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
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.
Italy will compete with its largest-ever Winter Paralympic team across all six sports when Milano Cortina 2026 opens on March 6. Double gold medalist Giacomo Bertagnolli leads a squad ready to shine on home snow.
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