The 2026 Games mark the first time a Russian flag has been flown at a Paralympics since Sochi 2014 Athletes from Russia and Belarus marched behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the ...

The 2026 Winter Paralympics officially begins Friday, March 6, with more than 600 athletes gathering for the opening ceremony to honor their sports and countries. From March 6-15, Italy will host the ...

VERONA, Italy — The first events of the 2026 Paralympics have already begun, but several nations will be absent from the Games' grand opening on Friday. At least nine countries have vowed to either ...

The 2026 Winter Paralympics Opening Ceremony takes place today, March 6, 2026, at the historic Verona Arena in Verona, Italy. It will mark the beginning of days of sports competition featuring elite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Bruton covers action sports and the Olympics and Paralympics. This photo taken on Feb. 22, 2026 shows the Verona Olympic ...