Summary
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games have started in Milan, marking the 50th anniversary of these events. Ukraine currently leads the medal count with the most gold medals, followed by China and Austria. The United States has one gold and one silver medal, with a lower total medal count compared to Ukraine and China.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games began on March 6 in Milan.
- Ukraine leads with three gold medals and six total medals.
- China is in second place with two gold medals and six total medals.
- Austria has two gold medals.
- The United States has one gold and one silver medal.
- Oksana Masters, an American athlete born in Ukraine, won gold in the women's sprint sitting event.
- Kendall Grestch, another American athlete, won silver in the same event as Masters.
