2026 Milan Olympics and Paralympic Games - The Globe and Mail

2026 Milan Cortina Olympics and Paralympic Games

The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games are taking place from March 6 to March 15, 2026 in Italy. The Winter Olympic Games took place from February 6 to 22, 2026.

The Games are being held across northern Italy, with ice sports taking place in Milan, snow sports taking place in the mountain resort of Cortina and other towns like Verona and Livigno hosting specific events. Milano Cortina is the most spread out Winter Games in history, and Italy’s fourth time hosting.

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Sledge hockey’s mixed-gender status at Paralympics limits access for women

Just three women have been able to play on the big stage as part of a team and only one has earned a medal

Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada's national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hockey Canada Images - Erica Perreaux (Mandatory Credit)

Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada's national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hockey Canada Images - Erica Perreaux (Mandatory Credit)

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Para skiers, guides, rely on a powerful connection for Paralympic success

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Mac Marcoux of Canada, right, and his guide Robin Femy race to win 3rd place in the men's downhill, visually impaired event at the 2014 Winter Paralympic, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Marcoux earned his second gold medal of the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships, teaming with guide Jack Leitch to win Thursday's super-G race in the men's visually impaired category.THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Dmitry Lovetsky

Mac Marcoux of Canada, right, and his guide Robin Femy race to win 3rd place in the men's downhill, visually impaired event at the 2014 Winter Paralympic, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Marcoux earned his second gold medal of the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships, teaming with guide Jack Leitch to win Thursday's super-G race in the men's visually impaired category.THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Dmitry Lovetsky

Mac Marcoux of Canada, right, and his guide Robin Femy race to win 3rd place in the men's downhill, visually impaired event at the 2014 Winter Paralympic, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Marcoux earned his second gold medal of the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships, teaming with guide Jack Leitch to win Thursday's super-G race in the men's visually impaired category.THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Dmitry Lovetsky

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Greg Westlake heads to an unlikely sixth Paralympics, ready to give everything he has left

Mariam Kourabi

Greg Westlake of Canada attempts a shot at South Korea's goal during their para ice hockey semifinal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Greg Westlake of Canada attempts a shot at South Korea's goal during their para ice hockey semifinal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Greg Westlake of Canada attempts a shot at South Korea's goal during their para ice hockey semifinal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

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The Paralympics start Friday. Here’s what Canadians can expect

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Rowland heads to his second Paralympic Games with his eyes on the podium

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Brian Rowland seen here competing for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, says that he learned valuable lessons in his Games debut that can help him this year in the mountains of Cortina.

Brian Rowland seen here competing for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, says that he learned valuable lessons in his Games debut that can help him this year in the mountains of Cortina.

Brian Rowland seen here competing for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, says that he learned valuable lessons in his Games debut that can help him this year in the mountains of Cortina.

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Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada's national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hockey Canada Images - Erica Perreaux (Mandatory Credit)

Raphaelle Tousignant, the first woman to play for Canada's national para hockey team, in action against South Korea at the world championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., Monday, May 29, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Hockey Canada Images - Erica Perreaux (Mandatory Credit)

Sledge hockey’s mixed-gender status at Paralympics limits access for women

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Yesterday

Athletes from Russia enter during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Verona, Italy, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Athletes from Russia enter during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Verona, Italy, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Russian flag returns in Milan as Winter Paralympics officially open

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Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Athletes of Ukraine during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - San Siro Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 06, 2026. Athletes of Ukraine during the opening ceremony REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch

Paralympic opening ceremony in Verona to present message of unity amid world’s fractures

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March 5, 2026

Mac Marcoux of Canada, right, and his guide Robin Femy race to win 3rd place in the men's downhill, visually impaired event at the 2014 Winter Paralympic, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Marcoux earned his second gold medal of the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships, teaming with guide Jack Leitch to win Thursday's super-G race in the men's visually impaired category.THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Dmitry Lovetsky

Mac Marcoux of Canada, right, and his guide Robin Femy race to win 3rd place in the men's downhill, visually impaired event at the 2014 Winter Paralympic, Saturday, March 8, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Marcoux earned his second gold medal of the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships, teaming with guide Jack Leitch to win Thursday's super-G race in the men's visually impaired category.THE CANADIAN PRESS/ AP/Dmitry Lovetsky

Para skiers, guides, rely on a powerful connection for Paralympic success

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March 5, 2026

Greg Westlake of Canada attempts a shot at South Korea's goal during their para ice hockey semifinal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Greg Westlake of Canada attempts a shot at South Korea's goal during their para ice hockey semifinal match at the 2022 Winter Paralympics, Friday, March 11, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Greg Westlake heads to an unlikely sixth Paralympics, ready to give everything he has left

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March 4, 2026

The Paralympics start Friday. Here’s what Canadians can expect

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March 3, 2026

Brian Rowland seen here competing for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, says that he learned valuable lessons in his Games debut that can help him this year in the mountains of Cortina.

Brian Rowland seen here competing for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, says that he learned valuable lessons in his Games debut that can help him this year in the mountains of Cortina.

Rowland heads to his second Paralympic Games with his eyes on the podium

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March 3, 2026

Members of the United States Olympic men’s hockey team, including Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (front) received criticism for attending the State of the Union address in Washington.

Members of the United States Olympic men’s hockey team, including Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (front) received criticism for attending the State of the Union address in Washington.

U.S. ambassador to Canada requests apology for Globe and Mail column

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March 2, 2026

Connor McDavid's expression matched that of many Canadians across the country last Sunday, after the Americans won men's hockey gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Connor McDavid's expression matched that of many Canadians across the country last Sunday, after the Americans won men's hockey gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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March 1, 2026

Canadian Paralympic athletes paraded through the boarding gates of Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport this past Thursday as they prepared to board their flight to the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games.

Canadian Paralympic athletes paraded through the boarding gates of Terminal 1 at Toronto Pearson International Airport this past Thursday as they prepared to board their flight to the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games.

The Winter Paralympics celebrate their 50th anniversary in Milan Cortina

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February 27, 2026

Wilkie celebrates a gold medal win in the women's sprint free technique standing final at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Wilkie celebrates a gold medal win in the women's sprint free technique standing final at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Suddenly a flag-bearing Paralympic veteran, Wilkie embraces her third trip to Games

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February 27, 2026

Canadaâs Para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., and Para nordic skiing star Natalie Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C., are shown in an undated handout image. The two athletes have been selected as Canada's opening ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Canadian Paralympic Committee (Mandatory Credit)

Canadaâs Para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., and Para nordic skiing star Natalie Wilkie of Salmon Arm, B.C., are shown in an undated handout image. The two athletes have been selected as Canada's opening ceremony flag bearers for the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Canadian Paralympic Committee (Mandatory Credit)

Natalie Wilkie, Tyler McGregor to be Canada’s flag-bearers at Winter Paralympics

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February 26, 2026

United States captain Hilary Knight (21) celebrates after scoring her side's opening goal during the women's hockey gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics last week.

United States captain Hilary Knight (21) celebrates after scoring her side's opening goal during the women's hockey gold medal game against Canada at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics last week.

U.S. women’s hockey team to celebrate gold medal victory in July with Flavor Flav

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February 24, 2026

Laurent Dubreuil of Canada celebrate winning the bronze medal on the podium of the men's 500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Laurent Dubreuil of Canada celebrate winning the bronze medal on the podium of the men's 500 meters speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Olympic speed skater Laurent Dubreuil denounces lack of amateur athlete funding

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February 23, 2026

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Team Canada celebrate their bronze medal in the Figure Skating Ice Dance competition during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Team Canada celebrate their bronze medal in the Figure Skating Ice Dance competition during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Olympic medalists Gilles, Poirier headline Canadian world championship team

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February 23, 2026

Canada's Connor McDavid (97) is stopped by United States goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period of the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canada's Connor McDavid (97) is stopped by United States goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period of the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Jets rave about but are unsurprised by Hellebuyck’s gold-medal game outing for U.S.

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February 23, 2026

Canada's Laurent Dubreuil won a bronze medal in Milan and will opt to stay in Europe to save himself the additional travel from Canada to go compete in the upcoming world championships in the Netherlands.

Canada's Laurent Dubreuil won a bronze medal in Milan and will opt to stay in Europe to save himself the additional travel from Canada to go compete in the upcoming world championships in the Netherlands.

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Canada risks making its Olympic program a country club without proper federal funding

Cathal Kelly

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February 23, 2026

United States' Lindsey Vonn is airlifted away after a crash during an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

United States' Lindsey Vonn is airlifted away after a crash during an alpine ski women's downhill race, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash

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February 23, 2026

Fans gather to watch the athletes during the medals ceremony after the four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Fans gather to watch the athletes during the medals ceremony after the four-man bobsled competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

From unlikely winners to illness, The Globe’s Olympic team shares its highs and lows of Milan Cortina

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February 22, 2026

Team Canada’s Tyler Tardi, Ben Herbert, Brett Gallant, Marc Kennedy and Brad Jacobs celebrate winning a gold medal after defeating Team Great Britain in men's curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Photo by Candice Ward/COC *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Team Canada’s Tyler Tardi, Ben Herbert, Brett Gallant, Marc Kennedy and Brad Jacobs celebrate winning a gold medal after defeating Team Great Britain in men's curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Photo by Candice Ward/COC *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Canadian skip Jacobs delivers a message from the podium to his detractors

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