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Paralympic Flame Ignited, Journey to Milano Cortina Begins

2/24/2026

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame was lit February 24, 2026, at Stoke Mandeville, UK, starting an 11-day journey to Italy.
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons and Dame Sarah Storey hosted the Stoke Mandeville ceremony.
Millie Knight and Andrea Macrì lit the Flame.
The Opening Ceremony occurs at Arena di Verona on March 6, 2026, as about 665 athletes from 50 nations compete in six sports through March 15.

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The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame was lit February 24, 2026, at Stoke Mandeville, UK, starting an 11-day journey to Italy.
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons and Dame Sarah Storey hosted the Stoke Mandeville ceremony.
Millie Knight and Andrea Macrì lit the Flame.
The Opening Ceremony occurs at Arena di Verona on March 6, 2026, as about 665 athletes from 50 nations compete in six sports through March 15.