The WCP is funded by UK Sport's National Lottery-backed initiative and supports athletes preparing for major international championships, including the Paralympic Games. Three athletes - Melanie Woods, Lydia Church and Nathan Maguire - have been promoted to the podium level, the highest of three funding tiers.

Australian Paralympic gold medalist Paige Greco has died at age 28 after a sudden medical episode at her home in Adelaide.

Organizing committee CEO Andrea Varnier said in a statement the uniforms are “not just garments, they are the symbol of our Italian spirit, style and history.” The 17-piece kit includes a jacket, mid-layers, pants, hiking boots and a backpack. The clothing prominently features navy blue with accents of light blue, bright green and white.

The first Canadian team for the Paralympics Winter Games in Milan Cortina is all set as five wheelchair curlers were nominated on Monday, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Curling Canada announced.