Thanks so much. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) paid tribute on Sunday to 23 representatives of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Organising Committee, from the Italian government, regional administrations and municipalities of the host cities. President Andrew Parsons was keen to acknowledge their commitment and their role in the success of the Paralympic Games.
« Milan-Cortina 2026 was heralded as the most beautiful Paralympic Winter Games and it truly lived up to its promise by offering Paralympic athletes playing fields that allowed them to excel at the highest level. The Games have exceeded our expectationsleaving a legacy that will benefit future generations. On behalf of the entire Paralympic Movement, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who played a key role in the success of these exceptional Games. » did he declare.
« Twenty years after Turin 2006, you once again welcomed the Paralympic Movement to Italy for what was the greatest Winter Paralympic Games in historyWith a record number of athletes and nations competing, the memory of these Games will forever be etched in the minds of those who were lucky enough to be here. " adds the president of the IPC, concluding on the tangible legacy of these Games : « The investments you have made in accessibility and infrastructure are already benefiting millions of people and will continue to shape the legacy of the Games. »
