Winter Paralympiad '26

Opening ceremony tonight!

Quote:The sporting action will pause for the opening ceremony, which takes place at the Verona Arena - the venue for the Olympic closing ceremony, from 19:00.

Organisers say it will blend spectacle, culture, and hospitality and will "showcase the beauty of Italy's monuments, the talent of its people, and the warm welcome extended to delegations from all over the world".

Acts due to take part include The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Italian singer Mimi Caruso and DJ Miky Bionic, the first DJ in the world to perform with an advanced bionic hand.

Obviously the sport has already started...

Ukraine were an early leader of the medal table, but China look in command now. GB seem to have won a Silver today, well done there.

GB having a quiet time, it seems, currently joint 22nd with Brazil.

China lead the table from the United States, with Austria currently pipping Italy to the bronze.

Well, that ended suddenly.

GB finished joint 24th.

China finished ahead of the US, and Italy overtook Austria, but remained 4th as the "Russian Federation" marked their return to the WO fold by coming in 3rd. Ukraine came 7th.