Winter Paralympics begin with medal events in Para-Alpine skiing at Cortina. Neil Simpson defends his men's Super-G visually impaired title, making history as Britain's first Winter Paralympic skiing gold medalist. Menna Fitzpatrick competes despite recovering from injuries, while Canadian Mollie Jepsen defends her standing title against Russian rival Varvorachikhina.

Para-snowboard features Scottish Davy Zyw, thought to be the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at the Games. American Para-biathlon legends