Spain matches eight places in 2026 Winter Paralympic Games

The International Ski Federation (FIS) and the International Paralympic Committee They talked to the countries the first Participating quota distribution for Milan-Cortina 2026 games. In Spain They are associated Four seats in alpine skiing, two in background skiing and two more on the snowboardAlthough the final team may consist of fewer representatives, in case there are not many athletes who meet classification standards in January 2026.

In the eight areas received, Five are for women (three in alpine skiing and one in the background and snowboard) and The remaining three, for the men (One for each modality). In addition, the three of them have achieved positions of athletes in the international rank of May 5, set by the FIS as a criterion for this first distribution, while the remaining acquisitions of representation or compensation methods to meet the university’s goal of games.

It should concern that Spain is not obliged to accept all these places, but will be able to reject some In the event that athletes who choose for them do not meet international classification or national selection standards before January 15, 2026, which is the date on which the final list will be made public.

The XIV Winter Paralympic Games will be held between March 6 and 15, 2026 in northern Italy, with competition areas distributed between Milan and the local cortina d’Mpezzo and Treaso localities. Participation of 665 athletes from nearly 50 countries, competing in one of 79 events with six -sported medals part of the competition program: Alpine skiing, background skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, wheelchair curling and ice hockey medals.