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Milan-Cortina Paralympics end with another boycott by Ukraine at Games marked by Russia's return

A closing ceremony boycotted by Ukraine signaled the end of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, hours after the U.S. Para ice hockey team won the final gold medal of the Games.

2026-03-16

Para cross-country skier wins record 3rd medal for Korea

Para cross-country skier Kim Yun-ji captured her third medal of the ongoing Winter Paralympics in northern Italy on Wednesday. Kim also set the record for the most medals by a Korean athlete at a single Winter Paralympics.

2026-03-12

Paralympian Choi Sa-ra races through knee injury, fails to medal but has no regrets

Racing with a knee injury, Choi Sa-ra of Hyundai Ezwel missed the podium in her third event on Monday at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, but she said she had no regrets.

2026-03-11

Korea House opens for 2026 Winter Paralympics

In the mountainous town of Cortina, close to the athletes’ village, Korea opened the doors to a home away from home for its Paralympic delegation.

2026-03-09

Korea brushes Sweden aside in women's curling, slides toward semifinals

Korea blew out Sweden to close in on a spot in the semifinals of the women's curling tournament at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

2026-02-18

Inspired by Brignone, Lollobrigida claims second Olympic gold medal

Italian speed skater Francesca Lollobrigida said she drew inspiration from compatriot and alpine ski racer Federica Brignone as she dazzled on home ice to clinch gold in the women's 5,000 meters at the Winter Olympics on Thursday.

2026-02-13

The gloves are on in the Olympic Village as norovirus threatens to sideline athletes

Norovirus has spread through parts of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, sidelining athletes and forcing at least one game to be postponed, with various national committees taking precautions such as quarantining.

2026-02-11

Korea, Italy explore expanded cooperation in energy, advanced industries

Senior officials of Korea and Italy met in Seoul on Wednesday to discuss ways to expand their countries' bilateral cooperation in trade, energy and advanced industries, Seoul officials said.

2026-02-11

Gov't to dispatch rapid response team to Milan during Winter Olympics

The government plans to operate a temporary consular office in Milan during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics to provide prompt responses to any potential safety issues affecting Korean nationals, the Foreign Ministry said Friday.

2026-01-30

For prodigy Choi Ga-on, Milan is a chance to dethrone half-pipe queen Chloe Kim

Korean snowboarder Choi Ga-on is poised to shake up the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy — with a chance to dethrone the reigning queen of the half-pipe, Chloe Kim.

2026-01-29