Milano Cortina 2026
Who will host the 2026 Winter Paralympics?
Milano Cortina, Italy, will host the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2026. The International Olympic Committee announced the choice of Milano Cortina in 2019.
The passion and knowledge of Italian fans, together with experienced venue operators, will create the perfect atmosphere for the best athletes in the world. The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attractions of a modern European metropolis with a classic Alpine environment.
Cortina d’Ampezzo hosted the 7th Winter Olympics in February 1956. Together with Milano, Cortina will host the Winter Games again 70 years later. Italy also hosted Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with Torino 2006.
When are the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics?
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will be held from 6 to 15 March 2026. The Winter Olympics take place before the Winter Paralympics.
What are the venues for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics?
New Zealand Paralympian #17 Neroli Fairhall competed in Para archery at the Paralympic Games in 1972, 1980, 1988 and 2000. She also became the first disabled athlete to compete in an Olympic Games when she competed in the women’s archery event at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympics. It was yet another remarkable achievement in a unique career. Two years previously, at Brisbane, Fairhall became the first disabled athlete to compete at a Commonwealth Games and, what’s more, she stunned sports followers by winning a gold medal.
Para archery is not currently played widely in New Zealand, but register your interest now and we will help you to find a Para sport for you in your local area!
For more information on Para archery visit World Archery.
Milan Cluster
Milano Hockey Arena, PalaSharp – Para ice hockey
Piazza del Duomo – medal plaza and closing ceremonies
Val di Fiemme Cluster
Tesero Cross Country Stadium, Tesero – Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing
Cortina d’Ampezzo Cluster
Olimpia delle Tofane slope, Cortina d’Ampezzo – Para alpine skiing, Para snowboarding
Cortina Olympic Stadium – Wheelchair curling
Verona
Verona Arena – opening ceremony
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