Winter Paralympic Disciplines at Milan-Cortina 2026: Complete Guide

I Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled for March 6-15, 2026, represent a historic event for Italy, which will host the Paralympics for the third time. The competitions will be held mainly in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, with events also taking place in other locations in Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto .

 The 6 Winter Paralympic Disciplines.

1. Paralympic Alpine Skiing

Paralympic alpine skiing includes disciplines such as slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill. Athletes compete in categories based on the type of disability: seated, standing or visually impaired. The races will be held on the Olimpia slope at the Tofane in Cortina d'Ampezzo .

2. Paralympic Cross-Country Skiing

Paralympic cross-country skiing includes races over different distances, adapted for athletes with physical or visual disabilities. The competitions will be held at the Lago di Tesero Cross Country Stadium in the Fiemme Valley cluster .

3. Paralympic Biathlon

Paralympic biathlon combines cross-country skiing and shooting. Athletes compete in categories similar to cross-country skiing. The competitions will also be held in the Fiemme Valley cluster .

4. Para Ice Hockey

Para ice hockey is a variation of ice hockey for athletes with lower limb disabilities. The games will be played at the PalaItalia Santa Giulia in Milan .

5. Wheelchair Curling

Wheelchair curling is a precision sport played by athletes with motor disabilities. The competitions will be held at the Olympic Ice Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo .

6. Paralympic Snowboarding

Paralympic snowboarding includes disciplines such as banked slalom and cross. Athletes compete in categories based on the type of disability. The competitions will take place in the Cortina Para Snowboard Park .

 Competition Venues

• Milano: PalaItalia Santa Giulia (Para Ice Hockey)
• Cortina d'Ampezzo: Olympia delle Tofane (Alpine Skiing), Cortina Para Snowboard Park (Snowboarding), Olympic Ice Stadium (Wheelchair Curling)
• Val di Fiemme: Lake Tesero Cross Country Stadium (Cross Country Skiing and Biathlon)

 Ceremonies

• Opening Ceremony: Arena of Verona
• Closing Ceremony: Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Ice Stadium

 Schedule of Races

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games include a total of 79 events distributed among the six disciplines. The competitions will take place over ten days, with a detailed schedule to be published soon.