Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
Excitement is building for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, running from 6–15 March 2026. Australia’s Winter Paralympians are preparing to take on the world on snow and ice, representing the green and gold in northern Italy. Key points: The Games open on 6 March 2026 in the Arena di Verona and will be held across the Dolomites mountain range in northern Italy. The Games will showcase around 600 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. Australia’s 2026 Winter Paralympic Team, led by snowboarder Sean Pollard, is sending fifteen athletes who are expected to participate in a record four sports. Standout Australians include Benjamin Tudhope in Para-snowboarding, Lauren Parker in Para-cross-country skiing, Georgia Gunew in Para-alpine skiing and Dave Miln in two Para-Nordic events. Australia on the world stage. Here are the Australian paralympic athletes to watch at Milano Cortina 2026. Benjamin Tudhope – Para-snowboarding https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppl_JEfkzrc Benjamin Tudhope is one of Australia’s most successful Winter Paralympians. He is a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, known for his explosive speed out of the start gate and sharp technical riding. Born with a limb
