Warm Weather Challenges Paralympians in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Warm Weather Challenges Paralympians in Cortina d'Ampezzo
US · Published Mar 13, 2026
• Unseasonably warm weather is challenging athletes at the Milan Cortina Paralympics, with some competing in shorts and T-shirts.
• Climate change is contributing to the warm conditions, prompting the IOC to consider moving future Games to earlier dates.
• Athletes express concerns about safety and performance due to softer snow, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies.
Warm weather impacts Paralympics and winter sports
The Milan Cortina Paralympics are grappling with unusually warm weather, impacting athletes and raising concerns about the future of winter sports.
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