The 2026 Winter Paralympics (also called Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games) is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities.
📅 Date
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Opening ceremony: 6 March 2026
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Closing ceremony: 15 March 2026
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Some competitions started 4 March 2026 (wheelchair curling).
📍 Host Cities
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Milan
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Cortina d'Ampezzo
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Opening ceremony at the historic Arena di Verona in Verona.
🌍 Participants
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About 600+ athletes
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Around 50–56 countries
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79 medal events.
🏅 Sports in the Games
Six sports are included:
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Para Alpine Skiing
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Para Biathlon
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Para Cross-Country Skiing
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Para Snowboard
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Para Ice Hockey
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Wheelchair Curling
⭐ Special Facts
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This is the 14th Winter Paralympic Games.
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It marks the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics.
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Italy previously hosted the Winter Paralympics in 2006 in Turin.
📰 Current News
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The Games opened on 6 March 2026 with global attention and political controversy over participation rules for some countries.
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Over 600 athletes compete in 79 events across six sports during the 10-day competition.
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