MILAN CORTINA, Italy – France’s Arthur Bauchet secured a silver medal in the men’s standing downhill at the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games on Saturday, narrowly edged out by Switzerland’s Robin Cuche. The result marks the second medal for France on a day already highlighted by a silver for Aurélie Richard in the women’s … Read more
Russia’s Return to Paralympic Stage Met with Protest at Milan-Cortina Opening Ceremony Vérone, Italy – The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina officially opened Friday with a ceremony marked by both celebration and significant protest, as Russian athletes participated under their national flag despite widespread opposition. The return of Russian athletes to a major international … Read more
Hernandez and Broisin to Lead France into the 2026 Winter Paralympics Milan, Italy – As the Olympic flame fades, the spotlight shifts to the Winter Paralympics, set to begin this Friday, March 6th, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. France will be led into the Games by two inspiring athletes: snowboarder Cécile Hernandez and skier … Read more
MILAN-CORTINA, Italy – Riding the momentum of a successful Winter Olympics in February, France is setting its sights high for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, which begin this Friday, March 6th, in the Italian Alps. French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari announced an ambitious goal of 18 medals for the bleus, a 50% increase over the 12 … Read more
MILAN, ITALY – Despite sending a smaller delegation than in recent years, France is heading into the Paralympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina with high expectations. Marie-Amélie Le Fur, President of the French Paralympic and Sports Committee, expressed unwavering confidence in the team’s potential, stating, “100% of this team is capable of winning a medal.” The … Read more
Marie-Amélie Le Fur: France’s Stance on Russian and Belarusian Athletes at the Paralympic Games Milan-Cortina, Italy, is set to host the Winter Paralympic Games, a competition now marked by a complex geopolitical backdrop. As athletes prepare to compete, the return of Russian and Belarusian competitors – four years after the onset of the war in … Read more
2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games: Schedule, Athletes to Watch, and Controversy The spirit of competition doesn’t end with the Olympic Winter Games. Just two weeks after the close of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, the flame will be rekindled in Italy for the 14th edition of the Paralympic Winter Games, running from March 6th to March 15th, … Read more
The Paralympic Winter Games are underway in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, just ten days after the close of the Olympic Winter Games. Competition began on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, and will continue through Sunday, March 15th, offering two weeks of compelling winter sports action. For fans eager to follow the incredible athletes, here’s a … Read more