BC’s Paralympians Deliver Podium Performances at Milano Cortina 2026

Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, Team Canada was represented by 50 Paralympians. Of those:

• 16 members (32%) of Team Canada had a connection to B.C. – these are athletes who either train in B.C. or list a B.C. community as their hometown
• B.C.-connected athletes won 80% of Team Canada’s medals
• 14 athletes (28%) were affiliated with CSI Pacific, receiving support through CSI Pacific and/or the PacificSport network
• CSI Pacific affiliated athletes won 73% of Team Canada’s medals
• 49 athletes (98%) were affiliated with the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN), of which CSI Pacific is a member
• COPSIN affiliated athletes won 100% of Team Canada’s medals
• 8 of 16 B.C.-connected athletes (50%) won medals
• 7 of 14 CSI Pacific affiliated athletes (50%) won medals
• In addition to the medals, CSI Pacific affiliated athletes recorded another five Top-5 performances

Note: See below for all CSI Pacific and B.C.-connected medallists at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

These results reflect the continued strong performance of athletes connected to British Columbia and the CSI Pacific network, both at the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games.

CSI Pacific Impact at Recent Paralympic Games

Over the past several Paralympic Games, athletes associated with CSI Pacific have consistently contributed to Canada’s success on the international stage:

• Beijing 2022 Paralympics: Made up 42% of Team Canada and won 60% of the medals
• Paris 2024 Paralympics: Made up 26% of Team Canada and won 41% of the medals

“Congratulations to all the athletes for an incredible and inspirational Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, “For all of us at home, it has been so inspiring to watch you follow your dreams and showcase your athleticism, skill and endurance. You have made British Columbia, and Canada, so proud.”

“What these athletes have accomplished throughout this Paralympic cycle and here in Milano Cortina is truly inspiring,” said Wendy Pattenden, CEO of CSI Pacific. “BC’s athletes continue to be a prominent force in Paralympic sport, and we are privileged to work alongside these incredible athletes and their national sport organizations as they shine on the world’s biggest stage.”

“The dedication and support from National and Provincial Sport Organizations (NSOs and PSOs) across British Columbia, alongside investments from all levels of government and the leadership of viaSport, have played an essential role in helping B.C.-connected athletes reach the Paralympic podium.”