Seven medals now for Canadian Paralympic Team , wheelchair curlers maintain perfect record in preliminary play and Para ice hockey team claims second round-robin win
Cortina, Italy, March 9, 2026 – The Milano Cortina 2026 Canadian Paralympic Team secured another medal on day three of the Paralympic Winter Games on Monday, with Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith taking bronze in the super-G. The Para alpine skiers now have two medals at their first Paralympic Games. It was also a winning day in the rink, as Canada’s wheelchair curlers claimed a fourth straight win in Cortina while the nation’s Para ice hockey team was triumphant in Milan.
MEDALS WON ON MARCH 9
BRONZE – Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith, Para alpine skiing, men’s visually impaired super-G
OVERALL MEDAL TOTAL
GOLD – 1
SILVER – 3
BRONZE – 3
TOTAL – 7
RESULTS SUMMARY
Para Alpine Skiing
Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith added to their hardware haul in Cortina with a second medal in as many races. Canada’s first medallists of the Games on Saturday with a silver, the duo added a bronze in the men’s visually impaired super-G. With a time of 1:13.29, they were just 0.16 seconds behind second-place finishers Giacomo Bertagnolli and guide Andrea Ravelli of Italy.
“Two medals now is an unreal thing, I didn’t think we’d be able to accomplish that, especially in speed,” said Eriksson. “I’m really happy with how we’re performing. I think we’re consistently going out there and putting everything on the line. It might not be the cleanest skiing, but we’re going for it, and I think that’s important.”
“Kalle and I really approached today trying to be as prepared as possible,” said Smith. “We had a really strong game plan going through. What took it over the top was going in with a fighting attitude, we maybe didn’t ski the best, but I think the attitude is what brought us onto the podium today.”
In other results, Michaela Gosselin was ninth in the women’s standing, while Brian Rowland, Kurt Oatway and Alexis Guimond did not finish in their respective men’s sitting and standing categories.
Wheelchair Curling
Gilbert Dash made his Paralympic debut as Canada posted a dominant 11-1 victory over Latvia to maintain a perfect 4-0 record in preliminary wheelchair curling play.
“In one word – epic,” said Dash of his first Paralympic appearance. “It was amazing, the introduction, the atmosphere of the pre-game show when you’re out on the ice, it’s electric. The crowd, there are so many Italian fans here, this place is rocking, and we had a lot of Canadians. You just look over at our section and it’s a great feeling. To put on the flag and represent Canada in wheelchair curling events and in other ways, I feel proud.”
Para Ice Hockey
Canada defeated Japan 14-0 in its second game of the Para ice hockey tournament for a 2-0 record with one round-robin game remaining. Seven players put the puck in the net, led by Auren Halbert’s four goals (and three assists). Dominic Cozzolino added a hat trick of his own, while James Dunn and Tyler McGregor had two apiece. Adam Dixon, Liam Hickey, and Vincent Boily rounded out the scorers for Canada, who was backstopped by Adam Kingsmill.
“Regardless of the score or the time of the game, we really focus on taking it one shift at a time and playing that Canadian style of hockey,” said Cozzolino. “We’ve gotten better every shift of this tournament so far and looking forward to doing the same again tomorrow.”
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About the Canadian Paralympic Team: A total of 50 athletes, including guides, will be competing for Canada in six sports at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, taking place March 6-15.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
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