Other than the official Paralympics (which are set for winter in Milan-Cortina in March 2026), some great international Para events have been hosted lately, with interesting results.
2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships-Buffalo, May 24-31
The 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Championships took place in Buffalo, New York, from May 24 to May 31, 2025. The United States won its seventh world title convincingly, defeating Canada 6-1 in the final. USA’s Declan Farmer was the scoring leader (21 points) and MVP of the tournament. The championship also doubled as a qualifier for the 2026 Winter Paralympics: the top five teams qualified.
World Para Athletics Grand Prix Series – 2025
The 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix series has been taking place at various locations throughout the world. Important stops consist of:
• Dubai: The competition ran from February 10–13, and classification took place from February 6–9.
• New Delhi: competition from March 11–13; classification from March 8–10.
• Marrakech: Competition April 24–26; classification April 21–23.
• Jalisco: May 5–8 for classification; May 9–12 for competition.
• California: May 13–15 is classification; May 16–19 is competition.
• Note: Competition May 23–25; classification May 20–22.
• Paris: competition June 2–4, classification May 30–June 1.
• Tunis: Classification June 13–15; competition June 16–18.
• Olomouc (women only): competition July 3–5, classification June 30–July 2.
The Grand Prix series continues to provide elite Para-athletes with crucial competition and preparation stages, even though the summary does not specify specific medalists or performances.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Winter Paralympics – Milan–Cortina (March 4–15, 2026)
Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics will be held from 4 to 15 March 2026. Events begin two days before the Opening Ceremony on 6 March with mixed doubles wheelchair curling and culminate on 15 March with the Para ice hockey finals. There will be several competitions in Para alpine skiing, biathlon, curling, ice hockey, and para snowboarding.
Summary Table
| Event | Dates | Venue | Highlights | ||
| World Para Ice Hockey Championships | May 24–31, 2025 | Buffalo, USA | USA won 7th title; Declan Farmer MVP & top scorer | ||
| Para Athletics Grand Prix (multiple locations) | Feb–Jul 2025 | Global | Ongoing international series across major cities | ||
| Winter Paralympics 2026 | Mar 4–15, 2026 |
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Opening with curling, closing with an ice hockey finale |
The world of Para sports is alive with life—be it the dazzling tussles on the ice with Para ice hockey or the fast-paced circuit of athletic competitions. In the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Paralympics, these events serve as a wonderful precursor to building athletes’ readiness and creating a global aura.
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