"Over 10 days, some 665 of the world's top athletes with physical, visual and intellectual disabilities will compete for a record 79 medals across six sports: para Alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboard and wheelchair curling."
"The U.S. is represented by 68 athletes (and four guides), many of whom are decorated, multi-season Paralympic veterans. It has the second-largest contingent after China, which dominated the medal count for the first time at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics. Team USA remains the all-time leader in Winter Paralympic medals."
"Friday's opening ceremony will be broadcast by NBC, online and on Peacock, live at 2 p.m. ET and again in primetime at 8 p.m. The "Life in Motion"-themed event is set to include musical performances by The Police's drummer Stewart Copeland and Italian house music group Meduza."
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games commence in Italy, marking the 50th anniversary of the Winter Paralympics and the third time Italy hosts the event. Competitions span northern Italy across Milan, Cortina D'Ampezzo, and Val di Fiemme over ten days. Approximately 665 elite athletes with physical, visual, and intellectual disabilities compete in six sports: para Alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey, para snowboard, and wheelchair curling. The U.S. fields 68 athletes plus four guides, representing the second-largest contingent after China. Team USA maintains the all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead and aims to increase its collection. The opening ceremony, themed "Life in Motion," features performances by Stewart Copeland and Meduza, with U.S. flag bearers Josh Pauls and Laurie Stephens leading the Parade of Nations.
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