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2026 Winter Paralympics: 650 Athletes, New Curling Event

3/6/2026

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The host cities, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, will host the 2026 Winter Paralympics March 6–15, 2026, featuring six core sports.
The competition introduces mixed doubles wheelchair curling as a new event.
More than 650 athletes from over 50 nations will compete for 79 medals.
The opening ceremony at Verona Arena aims to celebrate resilience and inclusion and promote awareness of adaptive sports.

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Story summary

The host cities, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, will host the 2026 Winter Paralympics March 6–15, 2026, featuring six core sports.
The competition introduces mixed doubles wheelchair curling as a new event.
More than 650 athletes from over 50 nations will compete for 79 medals.
The opening ceremony at Verona Arena aims to celebrate resilience and inclusion and promote awareness of adaptive sports.