Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina – The unthinkable has happened again. Italy, the 1982 and 2006 FIFA World Cup champions, will not be participating in the 2026 tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A 4-1 defeat in a penalty shootout against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday, following a 1-1 draw, sealed their fate, … Read more
Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina – A familiar heartbreak has struck Italian football. For the third consecutive World Cup cycle, the Azzurri will be absent from the tournament, falling in a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday. The 1-1 draw after extra time ultimately went the way of the hosts, 4-1 on penalties, dashing … Read more
Italy Keeps World Cup Dream Alive, Dzeko Saves Bosnia in Playoff Thriller Bergamo, Italy – March 26, 2026 – Italy’s hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, remain alive after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Northern Ireland in Bergamo on Thursday. The Azzurri, desperate to avoid missing … Read more
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Italy officially came to a close Sunday evening with a vibrant closing ceremony themed “Italian Remembrance.” International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons declared the complete of the Games at 9:57 PM local time from the curling stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo, shortly before the Paralympic … Read more
Paralympic Winter Games in Italy Conclude with Celebration and Reflection Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Italy officially came to a close Sunday evening with a vibrant closing ceremony held at the Curling Stadium in Cortina d’Ampezzo. International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons declared the Games officially finished at 9:57 … Read more
Ukraine Accuses IPC of Systematic Pressure at Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee has leveled serious accusations against the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the organizing committee of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, alleging “systematic pressure” on its athletes and coaches. The claims, released in a statement on … Read more
Anna-Lena Forster Secures Germany’s First Gold at the 2026 Winter Paralympics Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – The first gold medal of the 2026 Winter Paralympics has been claimed by Germany’s Anna-Lena Forster in the women’s sitting downhill. The Monoskier edged out Spain’s Audrey Pascual Seco by a mere five-hundredths of a second on Wednesday, marking a … Read more
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – Anna-Lena Forster delivered a golden start for Germany at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, winning the women’s downhill in the sitting class. The Monoskifahrerin completed the course in Cortina d’Ampezzo with a mere five-hundredths of a second advantage over Spain’s Audrey Pascual Seco, securing her first Paralympic gold in the event. China’s … Read more
2026 Milano Cortina Paralympics Officially Open Amidst Boycotts and Celebration Verona, Italy – The 14th Paralympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo officially commenced today, March 7, 2026, with an opening ceremony held in the historic Roman Amphitheater of Verona. The location holds significance as it was the site where the Olympic Winter Games … Read more
Kathrin Marchand: From the Rhine to the Ski Trail – A Paralympic History in the Making Kathrin Marchand is on the verge of making history. The Cologne native is poised to become the first athlete to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games across three different disciplines: rowing, Paralympic rowing, and now cross-country skiing. … Read more