<p>The climate is changing around the world is no longer a debatable topic and the latest example is being seen at the ongoing Winter Paralympics 2026 in Milan-Cortina where the thaw is making it hard for events to held with safety. With the tempratures reaching in double figures (Celsius), the ice melts is making the snow disappear on the hillsides, making the conditions dangerous for the athletes to compete in events. In the past, March was seen as month of snowfall but that has not been the case even since the Para games began last Friday (Mar 6). The solution could be moving to games to earlier month in February but that requires a lot whole to be considered with broadcast rights and global sports calendars being a couple of those things.</p><h2>Why Winter Paralympics suffering from climae change?</h2><p>Since the game were first organized in 1976, the temprature has risen 2.5 degree celsius in Cortina, accoridng to US non-profit organization Climate Central. The group also says that 52 of 93 sites at the venue would be viable for the Winter Para games until 2050 but only 22 of those 93 would stay viable in March, as reported by the Guardian.</p><p><strong>Also Watch</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/winter-paralympics-watch-german-athletes-deny-selfie-with-russians-after-turning-back-at-podium-1773290916123">Winter Paralympics - German athletes say no to selfie with Russians</a></p><p>The melting ice slopes have been described as a 'slush' in general with about 11 of 23 athletes failing to complete the men’s seated downhill event on Monday (Mar 9). US para snowboarder Amy Purdy, meanwhile, conceded: "I don’t believe that the Paralympics should be happening right now," reported Guardian.</p><h2>What's the solution to tackle cimate change at Winter Paralympics?</h2><p>A simple solution to tackle the ice-problem at the Winter Paralympics could be to move it to February, which is considered a more reliable month as of now fro snow to stay frosty. However, it is easier said than done, if International Paralympic Committee is to believed.</p><p>"We know that climate change is affecting the world, and that’s why we’re organising, committing ourselves and increasing our sustainability efforts. But changing the winter sport calendar is easier said than done,” an IPC spokesperson said, stated Guardian.</p><p>“If we were to move forward the Olympic Games, the Paralympics would surely follow, but those months are where the winter sport federations have their big competitions, whether it’s World Cup, world championships or others. Some of the media rights holders who broadcast these games to global audiences, they also have big sport events coming to a climax around that period.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

The temprature has risen 2.5 degree celsius in last 50 years in Cortina, accoridng to US non-profit organization Climate Central. The melting ice have been described as a 'slush' in general with about 11 of 23 athletes failing to complete the men’s seated downhill event on Monday (Mar 9).

The climate is changing around the world is no longer a debatable topic and the latest example is being seen at the ongoing Winter Paralympics 2026 in Milan-Cortina where the thaw is making it hard for events to held with safety. With the tempratures reaching in double figures (Celsius), the ice melts is making the snow disappear on the hillsides, making the conditions dangerous for the athletes to compete in events. In the past, March was seen as month of snowfall but that has not been the case even since the Para games began last Friday (Mar 6). The solution could be moving to games to earlier month in February but that requires a lot whole to be considered with broadcast rights and global sports calendars being a couple of those things. Why Winter Paralympics suffering from climae change? Since the game were first organized in 1976, the temprature has risen 2.5 degree celsius in Cortina, accoridng to US non-profit organization Climate Central. The group also says that 52 of 93 sites at the venue would be viable for the Winter Para games until 2050 but only 22 of those 93 would stay viable in March, as reported by the Guardian. Also Watch - Winter Paralympics - German athletes say no to selfie with Russians The melting ice slopes have been described as a 'slush' in general with about 11 of 23 athletes failing to complete the men’s seated downhill event on Monday (Mar 9). US para snowboarder Amy Purdy, meanwhile, conceded: "I don’t believe that the Paralympics should be happening right now," reported Guardian. What's the solution to tackle cimate change at Winter Paralympics? A simple solution to tackle the ice-problem at the Winter Paralympics could be to move it to February, which is considered a more reliable month as of now fro snow to stay frosty. However, it is easier said than done, if International Paralympic Committee is to believed. "We know that climate change is affecting the world, and that’s why we’re organising, committing ourselves and increasing our sustainability efforts. But changing the winter sport calendar is easier said than done,” an IPC spokesperson said, stated Guardian. “If we were to move forward the Olympic Games, the Paralympics would surely follow, but those months are where the winter sport federations have their big competitions, whether it’s World Cup, world championships or others. Some of the media rights holders who broadcast these games to global audiences, they also have big sport events coming to a climax around that period.”

<p>The temprature has risen 2.5 degree celsius in last 50 years in Cortina, accoridng to US non-profit organization Climate Central. The melting ice have been described as a 'slush' in general with about 11 of 23 athletes failing to complete the men’s seated downhill event on Monday (Mar 9).</p>

'2.5 degree celsius in last 50 years': Climate change hits Winter Paralympics in Cortina as melting ice makes it difficult for athletes to compete

<p>Slovakia&#39;s Henrieta Farkasova won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Saturday in women&#39;s vision impaired downhill skiing.</p>

<p>Farkasova and her guide Natalia Subrtova finished in 1min 29.72 sec, beating second-placed Millie Knight of Britain and her guide Brett Wild by 0.86 sec.</p>

<p>It was the Slovakian&#39;s sixth Paralympic gold in vision impaired skiing. Belgium&#39;s Eleonor took the bronze medal, finishing the course in 1min 31.60 sec.</p>

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<p>The Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics were officially opened on Friday night with a glittering ceremony, that included fireworks and light shows.</p>

<p>North Korea took centre stage at the ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pyongyang is sending its first ever athletes, two cross-country skiers, to take part in a Winter Paralympics, the last stage of rapprochement with the South that began at last month&#39;s Winter Olympics.</p>

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Farkasova and her guide Natalia Subrtova finished in 1min 29.72 sec, beating second-placed Millie Knight of Britain and her guide Brett Wild by 0.86 sec

Slovakia's Henrieta Farkasova won the first gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics on Saturday in women's vision impaired downhill skiing. Farkasova and her guide Natalia Subrtova finished in 1min 29.72 sec, beating second-placed Millie Knight of Britain and her guide Brett Wild by 0.86 sec. It was the Slovakian's sixth Paralympic gold in vision impaired skiing. Belgium's Eleonor took the bronze medal, finishing the course in 1min 31.60 sec. What. A. Run. Henrieta Farkasova of #SVK claims the first ???? of the Games! #PyeongChang2018 #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/V0kw7FV9Ak — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) March 10, 2018 × The Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics were officially opened on Friday night with a glittering ceremony, that included fireworks and light shows. North Korea took centre stage at the ceremony. Pyongyang is sending its first ever athletes, two cross-country skiers, to take part in a Winter Paralympics, the last stage of rapprochement with the South that began at last month's Winter Olympics.

Slovakia's Henrieta Farkasova wins first gold of Winter Paralympics

<p>South and North Korea will not march together at the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics, as they did at the Olympics last month because they cannot agree on a united flag that erases islands disputed with Japan, officials said.</p>

<p>Japan complained to South Korea about fans waving the Korean peninsula flag at a friendly women&#39;s ice hockey match in the Olympics between the combined North and South Korean team and Sweden.</p>

<p>The flag depicts a map of the undivided Korean peninsula, including the disputed islands - known as Dokdo in Korean and Takeshima in Japanese - in the Sea of Japan, known to Koreans as the East Sea.</p>

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<p>North Korea&#39;s delegation to the Paralympics said on Thursday it &quot;does not accept the fact that Dokdo cannot be marked due to political issues held in Korea&quot;, according to the statement from the Korea Paralympic Committee.</p>

<p>In response to the North&#39;s claim, the International Paralympics Committee said the two Koreas will march individually as the flag cannot be changed.</p>

<p>The athletes from both Koreas entered together at the opening of the Pyeongchang Olympics on Feb. 9 under the united flag.</p>

<p>The Pyeongchang Paralympics start on Friday and will run until March 18.</p>

<p>North Korea&#39;s controversial participation in the Olympics helped ease tensions between the North and the United States, and Japan, over its nuclear and missiles programmes which it conducts in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions and sanctions.</p>

<p>Reclusive North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.</p>

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South and North Korea will not march together amid flag row as they cannot agree on a united flag that erases islands disputed with Japan

South and North Korea will not march together at the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympics, as they did at the Olympics last month because they cannot agree on a united flag that erases islands disputed with Japan, officials said. Japan complained to South Korea about fans waving the Korean peninsula flag at a friendly women's ice hockey match in the Olympics between the combined North and South Korean team and Sweden. The flag depicts a map of the undivided Korean peninsula, including the disputed islands - known as Dokdo in Korean and Takeshima in Japanese - in the Sea of Japan, known to Koreans as the East Sea. The 2018 Winter Paralympics is scheduled to take place in Pyeongchang, South Korea from March 9 to 18#WinterParalympics https://t.co/WpkArF3JUk — WION (@WIONews) March 9, 2018 × North Korea's delegation to the Paralympics said on Thursday it "does not accept the fact that Dokdo cannot be marked due to political issues held in Korea", according to the statement from the Korea Paralympic Committee. In response to the North's claim, the International Paralympics Committee said the two Koreas will march individually as the flag cannot be changed. The athletes from both Koreas entered together at the opening of the Pyeongchang Olympics on Feb. 9 under the united flag. The Pyeongchang Paralympics start on Friday and will run until March 18. North Korea's controversial participation in the Olympics helped ease tensions between the North and the United States, and Japan, over its nuclear and missiles programmes which it conducts in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions and sanctions. Reclusive North Korea and the rich, democratic South are technically still at war because their 1950-53 conflict ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.

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'2.5 degree celsius in last 50 years': Climate change hits Winter Paralympics in Cortina as melting ice makes it difficult for athletes to compete

Slovakia's Henrieta Farkasova wins first gold of Winter Paralympics

Winter Paralympics: Two Koreas won't march together at opening ceremony