Waving the Flag for ParalympicsGB

ParalympicsGB have confirmed the two athletes who have been selected to be flagbearers for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

Para alpine skier Menna Fitzpatrick, who is Great Britain’s most decorated winter Paralympian with six medals, and Para Nordic skier Scott Meenagh, who is competing at his third Games, were chosen following a vote by their fellow athletes.

Both will not be at the Opening Ceremony in Verona on March 6 as they are competing the following day but will take part via a video sequence, along with fellow ParalympicsGB teammates, to be shown as part of the parade.

“I am absolutely delighted to announce Menna and Scott have been chosen as the ParalympicsGB flagbearers for the Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony,” said Phil Smith, ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission at Milano Cortina 2026.

“Whilst for performance reasons they are not able to be in Verona for the parade, because they are both racing the following morning, they will still proudly represent ParalympicsGB with the pre-filmed content shown during the ceremony.

“Their selection – which was voted for by their teammates – underlines just how much both athletes epitomise the ParalympicsGB values that we as a team are so proud of.”

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games take place in Italy from March 6 – 15 and features 25 ParalympicsGB athletes competing in Para alpine skiing, Para Nordic skiing, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.

For further information visit https://paralympics.org.uk/