Final British Winter Paralympic squad confirmed, eyes set on Milan–Cortina
As the Milan–Cortina Winter Paralympic Games draw ever closer, ParalympicsGB has announced the final 12 athletes for the Milano–Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, completing the full 25-strong team. The Games will take place in Italy from 6 to 15 March. British Winter Paralympic legends will once again lead the charge. This latest selection brings notable highlights: Nina Sparks becomes the first British female Paralympic snowboarder, while David Zeff is believed to be the firs
Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame Lit in Historic Ceremony at Stoke Mandeville
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Flame was created today (24 February) in Stoke Mandeville, United Kingdom, the spiritual birthplace of the Paralympic Movement. The lighting ceremony, which was supported by Allianz, The Official Insurer of the Paralympic and Olympic Movements, marks the symbolic start of the Flame’s 11 day journey from the UK to Italy, culminating in the Opening Ceremony on 6 March at the iconic Arena di Verona. Great Britain’s three-time Paralympian and fo
Flame Lit in Mandeville as Milano Cortina Paralympics Enter Warm Up Mode
(By May Zhao)Flame Lit in Mandeville as Milano Cortina Paralympics Enter “Warm-Up Mode” From 9:45 to 11:00 this morning, the Flame Lighting Ceremony for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics was successfully held in Stoke Mandeville, the United Kingdom. Italy’s Para ice hockey captain Andrea Macri and Britain’s Para alpine skier Millie Knight jointly ignited the Paralympic Flame. Speeches were delivered by IPC President Andrew Parsons, ParalympicsGB President Dan Brooke,
IPC Awards 2025 Classification Recognition to Five Trailblazers
[Bonn, Germany, 24 October] – The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) held the 2025 Classification Recognition Award ceremony at its headquarters in Bonn, honoring five individuals and teams for their outstanding contributions to Paralympic classification: Elsa Matthee, Prof. Datuk Dr. Rokiah Omar, the Frame Running Research Team, Dr. Dušana Augustovičová, and Dr. Jürgen Schwittai. The awardees were selected through a rigorous global nomination process, covering research
IPC LAUNCHES ATHLETE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT CAREER TRANSITIONS
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched its inaugural Athlete Internship Programme, with two Paralympians - Ireland’s...
Penny Briscoe Reappointed as Chef de Mission for ParalympicsGB at LA 2028
ParalympicsGB has announced that Penny Briscoe CBE will once again serve as Chef de Mission for the British team at the LA 2028...
