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ABOUT MILANO CORTINA 2026
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, which open on 6 March 2026 in the Arena di Verona, will showcase around 665 athletes competing in 79 medal events across six sports – Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.
The Games will mark the 50th anniversary of the first Paralympic Winter Games and also see the Games return to Italy for the second time in history, 20 years after Torino 2006.
One new medal event – wheelchair curling mixed doubles – will be featured for the first time at these Games.
The Closing Ceremony will take place on 15 March 2026 in the renovated Cortina Curling Stadium, former venue of the 1956 Olympic Winter Games.
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Medals
The official medals made with Italian craftsmanship showcases the strength in the duality of the Paralympics and Olympics.
The front face of the medal is constructed from a combination of two uneven, mirroring semicircles. These symbolic planes represent a myriad of dualities. The medal conveys the hard work and spirit behind the Games in the two cities, Milano and Cortina.
Mascot
Milo is a friendly stoat who will share the excitement and joy of Paralympic winter sports at Milano Cortina 2026. He will work together with his sister Tina, the Olympic mascot. The siblings are young and playful, making them likely the first Gen Z mascots to represent the Olympics and the Paralympics.
FAQ
Worldwide Paralympic Partners are the partners entitled to associate with the Paralympic Games. Local Organizing Committees (OCOGs) are permitted to engage domestic partners in marketing categories not covered by the Worldwide Paralympic Partners, allowing for tailored national sponsorship opportunities.
Yes, through a Commercial Agreement between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Worldwide Olympic Partners are also granted commercial rights to associate with the IPC and the Paralympic Games.
If you are interested in becoming a Worldwide Paralympic Partner please contact the IOC.
If you are interested in becoming a partner of specific edition of the Paralympic Games please contact the respective Organizing Committee.