2026 Winter Paralympics closing ceremony facts for kids
| Part of 2026 Winter Paralympics | |
Stadio olimpico del ghiaccio in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, hosted the closing ceremony
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| Date | 15 March 2026 (1 day ago) |
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| Time | 20:30-23:00 CET |
| Venue | Stadio olimpico del ghiaccio |
| Location | Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy |
| Also known as | Italian Souvenir |
| Filmed by | Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) |
The closing ceremony for the 2026 Winter Paralympics happened on March 15, 2026. This special event was called "Italian Souvenir." It took place at the Stadio olimpico del ghiaccio in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. This stadium was also known as the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium during the Games. Cortina d'Ampezzo has a history of hosting big events. It also hosted a closing ceremony for the 1956 Winter Olympics.
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The Closing Ceremony: A Farewell to the Games
The closing ceremony was held indoors at the Stadio olimpico del ghiaccio. Angelo Bonello was the artistic director for this memorable event. The ceremony was like a collection of beautiful memories. It celebrated the amazing sports achievements. It also highlighted the stunning mountains of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
"Italian Souvenir": A Story of Resilience
The main idea of the closing ceremony was "Italian Souvenir." This theme followed the inspiring journey of Sofia Tansella. Sofia is a young Italian girl who lives with a physical condition. Her story showed the incredible strength and determination of the Paralympic movement. It reminded everyone about overcoming challenges.
Artistic Performances and Symbolic Moments
The event featured exciting performances. The Italian electronic music group Planet Funk entertained the audience. Dergin Tokmak, a talented solo performer from Cirque du Soleil, also took the stage. Musician Formisanoff led another musical part of the ceremony.
A very important moment was when the Paralympic flag was lowered. It was then given to representatives from the French Alps. These regions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, will host the 2030 Winter Paralympics. The ceremony ended with the Paralympic flames being put out at the same time. This happened in both Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. It was a final goodbye to the Games in Italy.
The Handover Ceremony and Special Guests
The closing ceremony took place from 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM CET. During the flag handover, several important people were present. These included Anna Scavuzzo, the deputy mayor of Milan, and Gianluca Lorenzi, the mayor of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Andrew Parsons, the President of the International Paralympic Committee, was also there. Representatives from the 2030 Winter Paralympics host regions, Renaud Muselier and Fabrice Pannekoucke, also participated.
See also
- 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony
- 2026 Winter Paralympics torch relay
