Paralympics, giant slalom, Chiara Mazzel is silver Curling, semi-final fades

Nikko Landeros' double.

Also 4-3 the Italia-Korea match.

At the end of the third end.

Landeros scored diagonally in this 'consolation' semi-final. For the Azzurri to reach fifth place would be a success.

Korea's comeback and overtaking at the end of the second end.

The (placement) match of the Italian hockey team against Japan began at the Santa Giulia Arena in Milan.

Good blue end of the first end.

The match against Korea got off to a slow start, but the Azzurri could use the hammer at the end of the set.

The music of Planet Funk will be the protagonist of the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games Milan Cortina 2026. The collective, which has been carrying the flag of Italian dance and electronic music around the world for more than 25 years, will perform on 15 March at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, helping to transform the grand finale of the Games into a musical and visual experience capable of celebrating all the energy and emotions that marked this edition. Their performance will accompany one of the most symbolic moments of the Games: the final act that brings together athletes, spectators and spectators from all over the world under the banner of the Italian Spirit, in the extraordinary setting of the Dolomites.

Active on the international scene for over twenty-five years, Planet Funk represent one of the most recognisable realities of Italian dance and electronic music. Their artistic project was born from the encounter of different musical sensibilities and has given rise to an original sound language that combines electronic, rock and psychedelic elements. Over the course of their career, the group has built an identity capable of communicating with a global audience, distinguishing themselves through continuous stylistic evolution and live performances that blend music, atmosphere and strong stage impact.

The match against South Korea has begun. A victory for the Azzurri would mean semi-finals.

Should they win again, the Azzurri would advance to the semifinals.

The Latvia-Italy match ended early. The Latvians withdrew from the field when the situation was no longer salvageable.

The Azzurri in mixed team curling can celebrate.

They double the Latvians, skipper Marchesi's boys. With one end to go, the Azzurri are leading by five stones.

Italia made a comeback, leading by 3 stones with two ends to go. In the penultimate end, starting shortly, the Azzurri will also have the hammer, i.e. the advantage of being able to play the last shot of the set.

They treasured the gavel and closed the fifth set by grabbing two points from skipper Marchesi's Azzurri. The match was tied again with three ends to go.

Latvia took the lead again before the half-time break.

Tenth Italian medal at the Paralympics in Milan Cortina.

A tie between the Azzurri and Latvians when the fourth end of the mixed team match was about to begin.

Opens 2-3 in the third end. Baltics in the lead.

The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee accused the International Paralympic Committee and the organisers of Milan Cortina of subjecting Ukrainian athletes and coaches to 'systematic pressure'.

In a communiqué, released yesterday evening, a series of alleged incidents are listed in which it states that representatives of the Ipc and the local organising committee allegedly pressurised and showed disrespect towards Ukrainians.

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The Azzurri got off to a good start: 2-0 at the end of the first end.

The Azzurri Egidio Marchese, Angela Menardi, Fabrizio Bich, Giuliana Turra and Matteo Ronzani take the field against Latvia in the mixed team round.

After three medals - two silver and one gold - grabbed in recent days with Nicola Cotti Cottini at her side, Chiara Mazzel was back on the track today with Fabrizio Casal. "This medal has a great great value, because it comes after a difficult period and with my usual guide, it is worth much much more," commented the Italian.

"It happens, it didn't go today," says the Italian after the fall that prevented her from finishing the second run. "But our day will come," she is certain.

Al via in pochi minuti la seconda manche di Slalom gigante femminile vision impaired, quindi per atlete con deficit visivi. Attesa per la discesa di Chiara Mazzel e della guida Fabrizio Casal, che hanno chiuso secondi la prima parte di gara. In gara, appena dietro, anche Martina Vozza (sesta).

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