This is the complete list of countries participating in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina, Italy. The Games will take place from 6 March to 15 March 2026, featuring 79 medal events across six sports. Around 665 athletes from 52 National Paralympic Committees (NOC) are competing at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
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The table below provides complete information regarding the participating countries in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
The Games will take place from March 6 to March 15, 2026. This 14th edition of the Winter Paralympics approximately 665 athletesathletes competing for 79 medals event in six sports, including Para Alpine Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, and Wheelchair Curling.
Full List of Countries Participating in Winter Paralympics 2026 in Milano Cortina, Italy
| Country (A-E) | Country (F-M) | Country (N-Z) |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra (1) | Finland (3) | Netherlands (9) |
| Argentina (2) | France (16) | New Zealand (4) |
| Armenia (1) | Georgia (2) | North Macedonia (1) |
| Australia (8) | Germany (39) | Norway (15) |
| Austria (11) | Great Britain (17) | Poland (8) |
| Azerbaijan (1) | Greece (2) | Portugal (1) |
| Belgium (1) | Haiti (1) | Puerto Rico (1) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina (2) | Iran (1) | Serbia (1) |
| Brazil (7) | Israel (1) | Slovakia (31) |
| Bulgaria (1) | Italy (41) (host) | Slovenia (2) |
| Canada (48) | Japan (93) | South Korea (16) |
| Chile (1) | Kazakhstan (7) | Spain (5) |
| China (66) | Latvia (8) | Sweden (13) |
| Croatia (3) | Liechtenstein (1) | Switzerland (12) |
| Czech Republic (23) | Lithuania (1) | Turkey (1) |
| Denmark (1) | Mexico (1) | Ukraine (23) |
| El Salvador (1) | Mongolia (4) | United States (70) |
| Estonia (2) |
Year-wise Winter Paralympics Participating Countries and Athletes (1976-2026)
- 2026 Milan-Cortina - 52 nations, 665 athletes
- 2022 Beijing - 46 nations, 564 athletes
- 2018 PyeongChang - 49 nations, 569 athletes
- 2014 Sochi - 45 nations, 547 athletes
- 2010 Vancouver - 44 nations, 506 athletes
- 2006 Torino - 39 nations, 486 athletes
- 2002 Salt Lake City - 36 nations, 416 athletes
- 1998 Nagano - 32 nations, 571 athletes
- 1994 Lillehammer - 31 nations, 471 athletes
- 1992 Tignes-Albertville - 24 nations, 365 athletes
- 1988 Innsbruck - 22 nations, 377 athletes
- 1984 Innsbruck - 21 nations, 419 athletes
- 1980 Geilo - 18 nations, 299 athletes
- 1976 Ornskoldsvik - 16 nations, 198 athletes
- Verona
- Verona Arena - Opening ceremony (6 March, 2026)
- Milan Cluster
- Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena - Para ice hockey
- Milano Olympic & Paralympic Village - Paralympic Village
- Val di Fiemme Cluster
- Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Tesero - Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing
- Predazzo Olympic & Paralympic Village - Paralympic Village
- Cortina Cluster
- Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre - Para alpine skiing
- Cortina Para Snowboard Park - Para snowboard
- Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, Cortina d’Ampezzo - Wheelchair curling, Closing ceremony
- Cortina Olympic & Paralympic Village - Paralympic Village
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics Facts
| 2026 Winter Paralympics Official Name | XIV Paralympic Winter Games |
| 2026 Winter Paralympics Host | Milano-Cortina, Italy |
| Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics Dates | 6 to 15 March 2026 |
| Host Country | Italy |
| Host Cities | Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Val di Fiemme, Bormio, Livigno, Anterselva |
| Countries Participating (Expected) | Around 50 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) |
| Total Athletes Participating (Expected) | Approximately 650-670 athletes |
| Total Events | 79 medal events |
| Total Sports | 6 |
| Sports Included | Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, Snowboard, Wheelchair Curling |
| Opening Ceremony | 6 March 2026 (Arena di Verona, Verona) |
| Closing Ceremony | 15 March 2026 |
| Official Mascots | Tina and Milo |
| Official Motto | To be announced |
| Winter Paralympics Official Website | https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com |
| Organising Committee | Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 |
| Broadcasters | Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) |
| Previous Winter Paralympics | Beijing 2022 |
| Next Winter Paralympics | French Alps 2030 |
Winter Paralympics 2026 Venues
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics Day-wise Schedule
| Date | Day | Sports & Events | Medal Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 March 2026 | Wednesday | Wheelchair Curling (Competition Begins) | 0 |
| 5 March 2026 | Thursday | Wheelchair Curling (Round Matches) | 0 |
| 6 March 2026 | Friday | Opening Ceremony | 0 |
| 7 March 2026 | Saturday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Ice Hockey (Begins) | 12 |
| 8 March 2026 | Sunday | Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Snowboard, Para Ice Hockey, Wheelchair Curling | 10 |
| 9 March 2026 | Monday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Ice Hockey, Wheelchair Curling | 6 |
| 10 March 2026 | Tuesday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Ice Hockey, Wheelchair Curling | 12 |
| 11 March 2026 | Wednesday | Para Cross-Country Skiing, Wheelchair Curling (Finals) | 7 |
| 12 March 2026 | Thursday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Ice Hockey | 3 |
| 13 March 2026 | Friday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Biathlon, Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Ice Hockey | 9 |
| 14 March 2026 | Saturday | Para Alpine Skiing, Para Cross-Country Skiing, Para Snowboard, Para Ice Hockey (Final), Wheelchair Curling (Finals) | 10 |
| 15 March 2026 | Sunday | Closing Ceremony | 10 |
Winter Paralympics Medal Table
Source - https://www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Winter_Olympics