From rookies competing in their first Winter Games to veteran Ski Teamers, these Americans are poised to leave their mark. Plus: How to watch.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics are in the rearview mirror, but the competition isn’t quite over just yet. The 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games are scheduled to kick off later this week,

Oksana Masters surprised even herself by adding a 20th Paralympic medal to her overall tally at Milan Cortina on Saturday

For the first time in 12 years, Russia will compete under its national flag at the 2026 Paralympic Games — a return that comes despite its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine and a pattern of doping scandals that led to the initial ban.

Team USA won gold and silver Saturday in the first medal event of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. (AP Photo)

"Know that every single time you go out there and do what you do, you’re inspiring so many other people," the Duke of Sussex told Meenagh

The 2026 Paralympics have begun under political tension as Russia's return has sparked controversy — and already resulted in medals.

The Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics will officially open later Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East and with some countries intending to boycott the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — The International Paralympic Committee is celebrating the biggest ever Paralympic Winter Games in history and a record female participation at Milan Cortina. The Games will officially kick off on Friday with an opening ceremony that is set to be boycotted by some nations because of the return of the Russian flag and national anthem to the global stage.

“We discovered they were missing on Monday prior to the competition beginning during a routine check," World Curling said.