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Even with their names already enshrined in the sport's history together, China's golden couple Xu Mengtao and Wang Xindi have refused to rest on their laurels.
A motto that captures the essence of the Paralympic spirit resonates deeply across the venues of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games every day — just showing up is, itself, a victory.
The lone silhouette of a skier gliding down a mountain is, for many, the enduring image of winter sports. For visually impaired athletes, however, their experience on the snow is never lonely.
A relatively new prosthetic leg, a bruised face from falls during training, and a less-than-ideal starting position — all the odds seemed stacked against China's para snowboarder Wu Zhongwei as he entered his first final at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday.
After bagging a golden double in the women's 100m and 200m at last year's 15th National?Games at age 16, Chinese sprinter Chen Yujie has become a? household name. Speaking on China?Daily's online show?Tracking Success, the young star said she aspires to be the brightest star that?lights up her lane during competitions and hopes to achieve more on bigger international stages in the future. Click the video to find out more.
Headlined by a glittering cast of Olympic champions, China's 126-strong Winter Olympic contingent is going all out to prove its world-class athletic prowess on ice and snow at Milano-Cortina 2026.
China's returning figure skating veterans Han Cong and Sui Wenjing finished their final rehearsal ahead of Milano-Cortina 2026 the hard way, with their injury-plagued performance at the Four Continents raising concerns over their Olympic prospects.
USOPC psychologist Emily Clark helps athletes redefine success beyond gold medals, focusing on mental resilience and the performance process. By addressing issues like stress and sleep, she prepares Olympians to handle pressure and setbacks, ensuring mental well-being remains a cornerstone of elite athletic performance and long-term career enjoyment.
