STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 17, 2026 – NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, scheduled for March 6-15, features more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, covering broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, extensive accessibility, and more.

MILAN (AP) — Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country's national anthem will be played for any gold medalists. Tuesday's announcement stands as another indicator that Russia and its national identity will be fully restored in Olympic circles well ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

Meet the team and discover top moments that shaped their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

A Paralympic gold medallist is now paralysed from the neck down and does not expect to return home again except for his funeral, saying he has months to live. Dave Smith, 47, has a spinal tumour which has spread to his brain. The rower is only able to communicate through a messaging system.

The men and women who make up the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams do not get paid by the U.S. government, but starting with the Milano Cortina Olympics in February, each athlete will receive $200,

The Olympic medal ribbons are dark blue. The Paralympic medal ribbons are a deep red, which is a combination of the first two paint coats that were used on the Eiffel Tower, according to the website for the Paris 2024 Games. The ribbons for the medals for both Games are also decorated with the Eiffel Tower lattice work.

David Smith, a Scottish Paralympic rower who won gold at the 2012 London Games, has shared a heartbreaking voice message from his hospital bed after being told he has just months to live

The 2026 Simplot Games — the 46th annual high school track and field event — will welcome back Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall and Paralympic gold medalist Hunter Woodhall as guest Olympians.

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

Meet the French delegation and discover top moments that shaped their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

A 14-year-old volleyball player from Scottsdale is advocating for House Bill 2333 to expand coverage for activity-specific prosthetic limbs.