Cortina D'ampezzo (Italy), March 6 -- A record 612 athletes from 56 national or regional committees have qualified for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons said at a media briefing here.
"To celebrate the 50th anniversary since the first Paralympic Winter Games, I am delighted that Milan-Cortina 2026 will be the biggest Paralympic Winter Games yet with a record number of NOCs and para athletes competing," Parsons said.
China has sent 167 members, including 70 athletes, to compete in 71 events across six sports, marking its largest delegation and most extensive participation in an overseas Winter Paralympics,according to Xinhua.
"The IPC is working hard to develo...