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Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists.

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British star Jo Butterfield eyes Paralympic history after beating breast cancer to compete in Winter Games

Jo Butterfield finished fifth alongside Jason Kean in her first Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina

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Ukraine boycotts Winter Paralympics closing ceremony as China tops medal table

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Milan Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signaled the end of the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics

The Independent UK

Parker, Pollard to carry flag in Paralympics closing

Sharing the honour at the Milan-Cortina Games with Sean Pollard, Lauren Parker will become the first Australian to carry the flag at a summer and winter event.

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Menna Fitzpatrick fails to add to record GB medal collection at Winter Paralympics

The para skier took fifth in the alpine slalom in her final outing at Milan-Cortina

The Independent UK

'Bloody warm': winter Paralympians want earlier Games

Surviving a run down a slushy Cortina course, Australian skier Josh Hanlon has joined those who believe the Winter Paralympics should be held earlier.

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Why Paralympics medal shocked Aussie snowboard star

Pushing away memories of a nightmare banked slalom run four years prior, Australia's star winter Paralympian Ben Tudhope has broken through for another medal.

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Angry winter Paralympians competing on melting snow ask why Games aren’t hosted earlier

Some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and even tank tops

The Independent UK

Haiti earthquake survivor prepares to make history at Winter Paralympics

Para skier Ralf Etienne, who lost his leg in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, will on Friday become the first person from the country to compete at a Winter Paralympic Games. He told RFI it's a chance to showcase his home nation's strength and resilience on the world stage.

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Visually impaired skier racer Meg Gustafson chases Paralympic medals with her brother as guide

Para ski racer Meg Gustafson competes at the Paralympics with her older brother Spenser guiding her down the mountain

The Independent UK

As Paralympians compete for medals, the world debates Russia’s right to be there

At the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games, the biggest debate surrounding the event has little to do with sport.

The Conversation

Snow joke: Winter Paralympics athletes angry at scheduling as big thaw hits

Melting snow caused dangerous conditions for para athletes as the IPC said that changing the winter sport calendar was ‘easier said than done’

The Guardian - UK

Can Oksana Masters be beaten? Impossible, say rivals

US multi-discipline star Oksana Masters has raised the stakes again, dominating in cross-country to win her third gold medal of the Milan-Cortina Games.

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More Canadians are watching the Paralympics. Our research shows why that matters

Nearly 31 million Canadians watched Team Canada compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina earlier this year. With the Paralympics underway, fandom research suggests that millions are expected to tune in again.

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Summer rivalry fuelling new Aussie para-winter star

A summer-turned-winter rivalry is helping Australia's Paralympics golden girl Lauren Parker adjust to competition on the snow at the Milan-Cortina Games.

The Independent UK

Great Britain’s Winter Paralympics medal drought ends as Neil Simpson wins silver in skiing

Neil Simpson won a silver medal to get Great Britain off the mark at the Winter Paralympics

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Iran Paralympics chief brands skier’s withdrawal ‘heartbreaking’ amid war with US

Iran’s solitary Paralympic athlete was forced to withdraw due to being unable to travel safely to Italy

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'SvendIt': Paralympics alpine skier on rock star status

US alpine skier Patrick Halgren has cemented his status as the rock star of the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, clinching a silver medal in honour of his late twin.

The Guardian - UK

Russia flag raised and national anthem played after first gold at Winter Paralympics

Russia’s national anthem was played at the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 after Varvara Voronchikhina picked up her women’s super-G standing gold

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'Pathetic': Milton on emotional Paralympics comeback

Competing at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australia's Michael Milton held back tears after racing in his first Paralympics event in 20 years - the men's super G.

The Independent UK

Russian national anthem to be played at Winter Paralympics for first time since 2014 as skier wins gold medal

Varvara Voronchikhina won a gold medal in skiing for Russia on Monday morning

The Guardian - UK

Tears and drama amid snowboard cross chaos at Winter Paralympics

Emanuel Perathoner and Cécile Hernandez keep their calm to win gold on an incident-packed day at San Zan

The Guardian - UK

Team GB mixed doubles curlers must beat Italy after ‘psychology’ of China defeat

Great Britain must win against the hosts in their last group match to reach the semi-finals after a 10-5 loss to China at the Winter Paralympics

The Independent UK

Russian flag controversially flies once more at Winter Paralympics after country’s first medals

Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev won alpine skiing medals on day one of the Games while controversially competing under their own flag

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