Italy Dominates at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games: A Medal Tally Update
The Italian team is making a resounding statement at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, achieving remarkable success across multiple disciplines. As of March 13, 2026, Italy leads the medal count with a total of fourteen medals, including six gold, establishing new national records. Here’s a detailed look at the Italian athletes who have reached the podium.
Alpine Skiing Success
René De Silvestro has been a standout performer for Italy in Para Alpine Skiing. He secured a silver medal in the Men’s Alpine Combined sitting category , adding to his previous achievements. This silver adds to his collection of medals, including silver medals in Giant Slalom at the Beijing 2022 Paralympics and in the Combined event at Cortina 2026, as well as a bronze in Slalom from Beijing 2022. De Silvestro then went on to win gold in the Men’s Giant Slalom sitting category , demonstrating his dominance in the event.
Giacomo Bertagnolli, alongside his guide Andrea Ravelli, also shone in Alpine Skiing. They claimed a silver medal in the Giant Slalom for visually impaired athletes, finishing just behind Austria’s Johannes Aigner and Nico Haberl. Bertagnolli and Ravelli have now secured a total of thirteen medals for Italy at these Games, equaling the national record. Bertagnolli also won gold in the Alpine Combined for visually impaired athletes .
Chiara Mazzel, with guides Nicola Cotti Cottini and previously Fabrizio Casal, has also contributed to Italy’s medal haul. She secured a silver medal in the Giant Slalom for visually impaired athletes with Fabrizio Casal, and previously won gold in Super-G and silver in Downhill with Nicola Cotti Cottini.
Snowboard Dominance
Emanuel Perathoner has been a revelation in Para Snowboarding. He won Italy’s first gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Games in the Snowboard Cross SB-LL2 category . He followed this up with another gold medal in the Banked Slalom SB-LL2 category, becoming the first snowboarder to achieve a double gold in a single Paralympic Games.
Jacopo Luchini also made history, winning gold in the Banked Slalom in the SB-UL category . This is Luchini’s first Paralympic medal, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Additional Medalists
Federico Pelizzari added to Italy’s success with a silver medal in the Alpine Combined standing category.
Looking Ahead
With a strong start and continued success across multiple disciplines, Italy is poised for a remarkable finish at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The team’s dedication and performance are inspiring fans and setting new standards in Paralympic sport.