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'King Arthur' leads French hopes at Paralympic Winter Games

Following a record medal haul at last month's Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, France's para athletes are hoping to replicate this success when the Paralympic Games kick off on Friday.

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Veteran and rookie named as Australian para flagbearers

Australia's only medallist at the last winter Paralympics will carry the flag at the Milan-Cortina opening ceremony with a team rookie.

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Boycott over Russian inclusion overshadows Paralympics opening

Several countries have announced they will boycott the opening ceremony of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games on Friday, in protest at the organisers' move to allow para athletes from Russia and its close ally Belarus to compete under their national flags.

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The Paralympics are welcoming Russia back to the Winter Games – and this is just the start

Ten athletes will compete for Russia and Belarus at the Paralympic Games and parade under their national flags in Friday’s opening ceremony in Verona, despite condemnation across Europe

The Independent UK

From a 19-time world champ to Monster Mike: US athletes to watch at the 2026 Winter Paralympics

The Americans finished fifth in the medal table in 2022. A strong team will be looking to improve that record in Italy in the coming days

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Aussie ski great declares himself fit for Paralympics

Less than 20 days out from surgery for a fracture in his leg, one of Australia's great Paralympians says he's ready to compete at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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Winter Paralympic great named despite leg fracture

One of Australia's all-time great Paralympians has been named for the Milan-Cortina Games, but a leg fracture means he still needs medical clearance to compete.

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Paralympics great to make winter debut in Nordic sports

A two-time summer Paralympics gold medallist headlines the Australian team named for the biathlon and cross-country events at the winter Para Games.

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Snowboarder to break new ground again at Paralympics

The first Indigenous athlete to compete for Australia at a Winter Paralympics is no stranger to breaking new ground in sport.

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Milan church concert strikes a chord for inclusion ahead of Winter Paralympics

Ahead of the 2026 Winter Paralympics, a choir from northern Italy performed inside a Milan church as part of an effort encouraging inclusion and unity in communities beyond the competition

The Independent UK

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics opening ceremony over Russian athletes

Six Russians and four Belarusians will feature next month at Milano Cortina with all athletes competing under their country’s flags

The Guardian - UK

Winter Paralympics 2026: Russian athletes set to compete under own flag after a decade-long absence

Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country’s national anthem will be played for any gold medalists

The Independent UK

Aussie ski great's 20-year Paralympic comeback in doubt

Australian para-alpine skiing legend Michael Milton has been dealt a massive blow in his bid to compete at his sixth Winter Paralympics after a training mishap.

AAP

The $200,000 Olympic 'Pension' is a Retirement Game-Changer for Team USA

The donation by financier Ross Stevens is meant to be a "retirement program" for Team USA Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

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Para golden girl on track for Winter Paralympics berth

Unable to resist a challenge dangled in her face, Australia's dual-sport Paralympic champion Lauren Parker has switched from streets to snow-covered slopes.

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As the climate changes, what does the future hold for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games?

The 25th Winter Olympic Games are upon us, with Italy set to host the Games for the fourth time. The schedule at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is set to look similar to previous iterations of the event: a mix of snow and ice sports held on what is…

The Guardian - UK

Going for gold – and the grassroots: how Loughborough University is levelling the playing field in para sport

From the Paralympics to school PE, Loughborough’s expertise in sports tech and social research is widening accessibility for everyone

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Kate and William show competitive side as they go head-to-head curling

The Prince and Princess of Wales tried curling during a visit to Team GB Olympic and Paralympic teams ahead of the Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina in February and March.

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Cycling's Flying Burrito aims for more Paralympic gold

Korey Boddington, the reigning Australian cyclist of the year, is a para-cycling track sprinting star who is particularly fond of burritos.

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Sir Paul McCartney’s ex-wife Heather Mills breaks prosthetic leg brace in skiing accident

The former model, entrepreneur and Paralympic skier described the incident as an ‘unlucky’ start to the New Year

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Korey Boddington named Australian cyclist of the year while Sarah Gigante and Jay Vine secure road awards

'Korey’s story of determination – learning to walk and talk again after his life-changing injuries, then dedicating himself to his Paralympic dream – challenges our assumptions about what we can all achieve' says AusCycling CEO

The Guardian - UK

Roman amphitheatre older than Colosseum gets accessible facelift for Winter Paralympics

The conversion of the Arena di Verona, which will host the Paralympics opening ceremony, includes the addition of a lift and toilets to a structure older than the Colosseum

The Independent UK

Australian Paralympic champion Paige Greco dies suddenly aged 28

The cyclist passed away after ‘experiencing a sudden medical episode’ in her Adelaide home

The Guardian - AU

Paige Greco, Australian Paralympic gold medallist, dies aged 28

Cyclist passes away in Adelaide home after ‘sudden medical episode’ and won women’s C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit at Tokyo Games

AAP

Tudhope perfectly placed to target Paralympics gold

Overcoming injury to reach career-best form, Australian snowboard ace Ben Tudhope feels he's on target for his Paralympic gold medal ambitions.

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