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Paralympic Podcast Returns for Milano Cortina 2026 Games
Community HeroesMar 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.

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Paralympic Flame Lights Up Italy Ahead of 2026 Games
Global NewsFeb 28

Paralympic Flame Lights Up Italy Ahead of 2026 Games

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.

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Canada Names Paralympic Flag-Bearers for 2026 Games
Community HeroesFeb 28

Canada Names Paralympic Flag-Bearers for 2026 Games

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.

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Canada Names 8 Para Alpine Skiers for 2026 Paralympics
SportsFeb 24

Canada Names 8 Para Alpine Skiers for 2026 Paralympics

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.

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Austrian Skier Aigner Wins 5 Medals at 2026 Paralympics
SportsMar 14

Austrian Skier Aigner Wins 5 Medals at 2026 Paralympics

Veronika Aigner dominated the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, taking home five medals including four golds despite last-minute changes to her guide team. The 23-year-old Austrian vision-impaired skier medaled in every single race she entered, inspiring athletes worldwide.

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Italian Skier Wins Gold on Home Slopes at 2026 Paralympics
Community HeroesMar 10

Italian Skier Wins Gold on Home Slopes at 2026 Paralympics

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.

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Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics
SportsMar 15

Canada Wins Wheelchair Curling Gold at 2026 Paralympics

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.

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Team USA Picks Paralympic Legends as 2026 Flagbearers
Community HeroesMar 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.

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Winter Paralympics 2026 Athletes Shine in Italy
SportsMar 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 Maverick2 min read
Six Australian Women Defy Odds for 2026 Winter Paralympics
Community HeroesMar 5

Six Australian Women Defy Odds for 2026 Winter Paralympics

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.

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China Sends Record 70 Athletes to 2026 Winter Paralympics
Community HeroesFeb 28

China Sends Record 70 Athletes to 2026 Winter Paralympics

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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Team USA Wins 24 Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics
SportsMar 17

Team USA Wins 24 Medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics

Team USA claimed second place at the 2026 Winter Paralympics with 24 medals, including a historic fifth straight gold in sled hockey. American athletes shattered records and made debuts that proved determination knows no boundaries.

Google News - Sports3 min read
China Wins 16 Medals in 2 Days at Milan Paralympics
Global NewsMar 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.

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600 Athletes Compete at 50th Anniversary Winter Paralympics
SportsMar 7

600 Athletes Compete at 50th Anniversary Winter Paralympics

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.

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Canada Captain McGregor Chases Paralympic Gold at 32
Community HeroesMar 12

Canada Captain McGregor Chases Paralympic Gold at 32

Cancer survivor Tyler McGregor is leading Canada's Para ice hockey team toward their first gold medal in 20 years at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The three-time Paralympic medalist celebrates his 32nd birthday today with a semi-final match ahead.

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Josh Pauls Named Team USA Paralympic Flag Bearer at 33
Community HeroesMar 5

Josh Pauls Named Team USA Paralympic Flag Bearer at 33

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.

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Canada Dominates Latvia 11-1 at Paralympics
SportsMar 10

Canada Dominates Latvia 11-1 at Paralympics

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.

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Bullied Skier Wins 2 Gold Medals at 2026 Paralympics
Community HeroesMar 11

Bullied Skier Wins 2 Gold Medals at 2026 Paralympics

Robin Cuche, who was mocked for his disability in school, just won two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics. The 27-year-old Swiss skier found freedom on the slopes when childhood became too painful.

Japan Today2 min read
Canada Wins Paralympic Gold in Wheelchair Curling Thriller
SportsMar 15

Canada Wins Paralympic Gold in Wheelchair Curling Thriller

Canada defeated China 4-3 in a nail-biting wheelchair curling final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics, with the winning stone thrown in the final 2.8 seconds. The victory marks Canada's fourth Paralympic gold in the sport and their first in 12 years.

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India Wins 16 Golds at Dubai 2026 Para Athletics Opener
SportsFeb 17

India Wins 16 Golds at Dubai 2026 Para Athletics Opener

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.

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