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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.
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.
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.
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.