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(May Zhao Interviews the Chair of the British Paralympic Association) On the eve of the Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games, the Paralympic flame is set to be reignited and the world’s attention turns once again to the Paralympic stage. In an exclusive interview with May Zhao, the Chair of the British Paralympic Association said ParalympicsGB is ready. Asked what advantage Britain must not lose in this cycle, his answer was immediate and unequivocal: passion and the will t

At the flame lighting and collection ceremony held in Stoke Mandeville, Dame Sarah Storey appeared in a striking emerald outfit, radiating energy and presence. She was once a legendary cyclist dominating the Summer Paralympic Games, with 19 gold medals and 30 medals in total. After retiring, she transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a poised and professional commentator for Channel 4. From the Paris Paralympic cycle onward, we have closely followed her journey — her name “

（By May Zhao)Andrea Macri, a four-time Paralympian with the Italian Para Ice Hockey team and also serving as vice-captain, laughed when recalling his experience receiving the Winter Paralympic flame in Mandeville. He said it was not only a tremendous honor but felt like being handed a VIP pass in the world of sports, making him so happy he could almost “fly.” What made it even more exciting was that he would carry the flame all the way back to Italy, bringing the passion home

(May Zhao Exclusive Interview)At the lighting of the sacred flame in Stoke Mandeville, as the torch flame was collected, we interviewed International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons. That day, the entire Paralympic movement was filled with hope and passion. The following is the interview: May Zhao: If you had to describe this torch relay in one word, what would it be? Why? Andrew Parsons: I would say — “Joy.” Because every time we return to Stoke Mandeville, it

Ahead of Friday’s Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, a Flame Unification Ceremony took place in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Tuesday (3 March) bringing together Flames from the five Flame Festivals held in Turin, Milan, Bolzano, Trento and Trieste. The unified Paralympic Flame will now be the focal point of the Paralympic Torch Relay, presented by Allianz, taking in Venice and Padova ahead of its arrival at the Arena di Verona. Prior to unifying the

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is closely monitoring the situation of missile strikes in the Middle East and is continuing to collect, confirm and assess the available information to determine the impact on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games and the wider Paralympic Movement. We recognise this situation affects not just the National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) competing at the Games but also our wider membership. We think of the impact on people fi