Abolfazl Khatibi will represent Iran as the country’s only athlete at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
Iran NPC, Tehran - Abolfazl Khatibi, a rising talent in Para cross-country skiing, secured his qualification for the Games through his performance at the Tokyo 2026 International Para Skiing Competition, earning a quota place for Team Iran.
At the Games, Khatibi is set to compete in Para cross-country skiing, where he will face a field of elite athletes from around the world.
The 14th Paralympic Winter Games will take place from 6 to 15 March 2026 across Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo and Val di Fiemme, Italy, with the Opening Ceremony scheduled for 6 March in Verona.
Para athletes will compete in six sports, including Para alpine skiing, Para biathlon, Para cross-country skiing, Para ice hockey, Para snowboard and wheelchair.