Summary
The Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina feature around 660 athletes from 50 countries competing in six sports for 79 medals. The event started on March 4, 2026, with wheelchair curling, and the opening ceremony is scheduled for March 6. Competitions include para-alpine skiing, para-biathlon, para-cross-country skiing, para-ice hockey, para-snowboard, and wheelchair curling.
Key Facts
- Nearly 660 athletes from 50 countries participate in the Winter Paralympics.
- The games include six sports: para-alpine skiing, para-biathlon, para-cross-country skiing, para-ice hockey, para-snowboard, and wheelchair curling.
- Great Britain's team consists of 25 athletes, with a mix of experienced and new participants.
- The games began on March 4, 2026, with wheelchair curling matches before the official opening ceremony.
- The opening ceremony is on March 6, 2026, at Verona Arena, featuring performances by notable artists.
- Medals are awarded in various events, including para-alpine skiing and para-biathlon.
- Neil Simpson and his guide brother Andrew are competing in the men's visually impaired categories.
- Italy hosted the Winter Paralympics once before, in 2006.
