VERONA, Italy, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella declared the Milan-Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games open here on Friday evening. Themed "Life in Motion," the opening ceremony was held in the 2,000-year-old Verona Arena, an ancient Roman amphitheater and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event highlighted contemporary art, including video design, music and choreography. This edition marks 50 years since the Winter Paralympics made its debut in 1976, and the first time...
