Paralympics start March 6 and Okanagan-Shuswap athletes will be there

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Mark Arendz: Bow Valley Paralympian at Milano Cortina 2026

5-time Crystal Globe winner

Top athletes to watch at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics

From living legends to ascending stars, the depth of talent at the Winter Paralympic Games never has been greater. From the United States to across the world, here is a list of the top athletes to keep an eye on when the 2026 Paralympics begin. Para Alpine skiing Andrew Kurka Andrew Kurka is a two-time Paralympic medalist, winning gold and securing silver in 2018 and adding a 4th-place finish in 2022 despite breaking his arm, thumb, and nose dur…

Paralympics start March 6 and Okanagan-Shuswap athletes will be there

The quest for Paralympic gold starts next week for Ina Forrest. The Spallumcheen resident will be competing for Team Canada in wheelchair curling when the Paralympics begin on March 6 in Milano Cortina, Italy. Forrest will be one of three Okanagan-Shuswap residents to make the trip. Salmon Arm's Nat...

Minnesota’s finest ready for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

In less than a week, the world’s elite adaptive athletes will meet in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. From Friday March 6 to Sunday March 15, athletes will display incredible feats of strength, endurance, and skill. Among the competitors this winter will be plenty of people from Minnesota. As you get ready for the games, here is a look at three Minnesota athletes hoping to take the podium. A Celebration …