2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics.
The 2026 Winter Paralympics will take place in Italy, following the Winter Olympics. It is a world-class festival showcasing the incredible spirit of para-athletes from around the globe.
📅 Event Overview
- Dates: March 6 (Fri) – March 15 (Sun), 2026 (10 days)
- Host Cities: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy
- Slogan: “Dreaming Together”
- Participants: Over 600 athletes from 40+ countries
🕒 Day-by-Day Highlights
The games are held over a short 10-day period. Here are the key dates to watch:
- Mar 6 (Fri): Opening Ceremony in Milan
- Mar 7–8 (Sat–Sun): Wheelchair Curling and Para Snowboard medal events begin
- Mar 9–11 (Mon–Wed): Para Ice Hockey group stages and Cross-Country Skiing finals
- Mar 12–14 (Thu–Sat): Semi-finals for Curling and Ice Hockey
- Mar 15 (Sun): Ice Hockey Final and Closing Ceremony
⛸️ Top Sports to Watch
South Korea is traditionally strong in these three categories:
- Wheelchair Curling: Known for strategic “chess on ice” gameplay.
- Para Ice Hockey: High-speed and intense physical action on sleds.
- Para Nordic Skiing: A test of extreme physical endurance and focus.
📺 How to Watch (KST)
- Time Difference: Italy is 8 hours behind South Korea. Most finals will be broadcast in Korea during the late night or early morning.
- Streaming: You can watch live via major Korean broadcasters (KBS, MBC, SBS) and the Korea Para Sports Association’s YouTube channel.
- Quick Updates: Visit p2mm.co.kr for fast results and daily highlights!
💡 Host ‘Allijang’s’ Tip
“The Paralympics are a celebration of human dignity. Don’t miss the Para Ice Hockey matches—they are the most thrilling events of the Games!”
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