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More than 600 athletes, 79 races and moments of courage and inclusion
From 6 to 15 march 2026, Milan and Cortina d'ampezzo they hosted the Paralympic Winter Gamesan event that has united 612 athletes from 55 nations in 79 races, spread over 6 paralympics disciplines. This edition marked the The 50th anniversary of the Winter Games Paralympic and has been shown as sports can transform lives, break down barriers and change perceptions.
Disciplines and key numbers
Athletes have competed in the disciplines that require technique, strength, and determination:
- Alpine skiing paralympic (Para alpine skiing)
- Biathlon paralympic (Para biathlon)
- Cross-country skiing (Para cross‑country skiing)
- Para ice hockey
- Snowboard paralympic
- Wheelchair curling
The final collection of medals:
- China: 15 gold medals, 44 total medals
- United States: second position
- Italy: 7 gold, 7 silver, 2 bronze – fourth place in the historic
A moment of great pride for the Italy was in thegold Emanuel Perathoner in the snowboard cross, the first result is historic for our Country in this discipline at the Games of the home.
Italy has participated with a total of 42 athletes and Clear Mazzel and René De Silvestro have led the delegation as the flag bearer during the opening ceremony.
The sport that combines: the heart of the Paralympics
The Paralympics they are not only competition: there's a powerful message of inclusion, resilience and equality. Teach us that:
- L’accessibility must be a universal law
- Diversity enriches, does not limit
- The sports is a vehicle for the personal and social growth
Each race each medal, each challenge tells the the history of those who exceed the limits of physical and culturaltransforming the look of what is possible.
Italian athletes who have made a difference
Among the stories the most inspirational:
- Giacomo Bertagnolli – the protagonist of alpine skiing paralympic
- René De Silvestro – grit and determination in the alpine ski
- Emanuel Perathoner – gold town in the snowboard cross
At the international level, the us national of Para ice hockey has won the fifth consecutive gold, confirming the supremacy in the sport and the strength of the spirit of the team.
Why follow the Paralympics makes the difference
Participate, as the spectatormeans:
- Support equal opportunities and accessibility
- Promote a culture of inclusion
- To inspire the new generations to believe in their own ability
- Break down stereotypes and prejudices
This is not just a sport: it is a cultural change that affects all of us.
The key messages of the Paralympics 2026
- Courage is contagious
- The inclusion is a collective responsibility
- No barrier is insurmountable
Becomes the protagonist of the change:
Visit rightforinclusion.en
Write to info@rightforinclusion.it for collaborations and projects
Inclusion is not an abstract concept: it is an active choice that can change lives.
Official resources and useful links
Calendar and results official IPC – Milan‑Cortina 2026
The official profile of the Italian team Milan – Cortina 2026