Cortina, Italy, March 4, 2026 – With Canada’s best Paralympic athletes just days away from competing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, new national research shows increasing support and fandom for Para sport, the Canadian Paralympic Committee shared Wednesday. According to the study, Canadians are heading into Milano Cortina 2026 with growing enthusiasm for the Paralympic Games and a strong understanding of their broader impact on society. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games set a new benchmark, with more than 11 million Canadians tuning in to watch the Paralympic Games on CBC/Radio-Canada. How Canadians can support the Canadian Paralympic TeamAs the Canadian Paralympic Team prepares for Milano Cortina 2026, fans are invited to show their support through #FillTheStands, the Paralympic Foundation of Canada’s fundraising campaign for the Games. Audiences can tune in for CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of Milano Cortina 2026 from March 6-15 on CBC and CBC Gem in English and on Radio-Canada and ICI TOU.TV in French.

Source: CBC News March 04, 2026 15:02 UTC