Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics 2026: Full schedule and disciplines as 665 athletes from 56 nations compete The 14th Winter Paralympic Games will officially open in Italy on March 6, 2026, with a grand ceremony at the historic Verona Arena. This edition of the event, hosted across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, and Val di Fiemme, marks a significant milestone for para sport as 665 athletes from 56 countries gather to compete in six winter disciplines. The Games will run from March 6 to March 15, featuring 79 medal events and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics. The mascot for the event is Milo, a brown stoat symbolizing agility and resilience, while a new event—wheelchair curling mixed doubles—will debut. The competition will span ten days, with the opening ceremony on March 6 followed by the first medal events on March 7. Para Alpine Skiing Downhill and Para Biathlon Sprint races will kick off the action. Over the following days, athletes will compete in a variety of disciplines, including Para Snowboard, Para Ice Hockey, Para Cross-Country Skiing, and Para Biathlon. The schedule is designed to spread major events across the week to maximize global viewership. Key dates include the Para Snowboard Cross and Para Biathlon Middle Distance on March 8, followed by Para Alpine Skiing Super-G and Para Ice Hockey Group Stage matches on March 9. The week will also feature Para Alpine Combined and Para Cross-Country Sprint events on March 10. Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles Final and Para Cross-Country races will take place on March 11, with Para Alpine Giant Slalom on March 12. The final days will see Para Biathlon Individual and Para Snowboard Banked Slalom events on March 13, culminating in the Wheelchair Curling Mixed Team Final and Para Alpine Slalom on March 14.#milano_cortina_winter_paralympics_2026 #verona_arena #milan #cortina_dampezzo #val_di_fiemme
