ParalympicsGB reveals Flagbearers for Milano Cortina 2026

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 6th 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.

Menna Fitzpatrick said: “I’m super excited, I still can’t believe I’ve made it to Cortina and so this is an extra cherry on top. My family have supported me throughout this whole journey so I’m doing it for them as well.

“For this to be my third Paralympic Games is kind of surreal really, I feel like I’m the same girl who skied as a hobby – they keep calling me a veteran but I’m not sure I feel like that yet at the age of 27, I just can’t wait to get these Games underway!”

Scott Meenagh said: “It’s remarkable. I try really hard every day to represent my sport, myself and my country in the best way I can; I try to do that in my behaviours and express that in my performance, so now to have that little bit of recognition – I’m a bit speechless.

“I’m so ready now, I’ve been thinking about this for so long. I’ve been through a whole roller coaster of feelings throughout this Paralympic cycle, so to be able to go out there now – I’m so excited now to be on the biggest stage and to go out there and represent my sport. Having my family on the sidelines watching is the fairy dust on top, that’s just a dream come true.”

Phil Smith, ParalympicsGB Chef de Mission at Milano Cortina 2026, said “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.

“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 6-15 March and features 25 ParalympicsGB athletes competing in Para alpine skiing, Para Nordic skiing, Para snowboard and wheelchair curling.