
Curling Stones Scandal, Ceremony Boycott Grows: Live Updates From 2026 Paralympics Winter Games
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Follow along for the latest news from the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
The Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games officially begin this Friday, and HuffPost will be tracking it all.
From medal moments to politically related controversies, we’ll keep you updated throughout the sporting showcase, which marks the 50th anniversary of the first Winter Paralympics.
Competition began Wednesday with events in wheelchair curling and para alpine skiing.
The opening ceremony will take place Friday at the Verona Olympic Arena, the historic Roman amphitheater, featuring performances by The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Italian house music trio Meduza and more.
The Games will run until March 15 with the closing ceremony at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, the venue that also hosted the opening ceremony of the 1956 Winter Olympics.













