{"id":68911,"date":"2026-05-14T10:59:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/?page_id=68911"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:37:39","slug":"2026-paralympic-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/media-opportunities\/paralympics-project\/2026-paralympic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Paralympic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-hero-full-width has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center utkwds-hero-full-width-image\" style=\"min-height:700px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-68960 size-full\" alt=\"A student holds a camera steady on a unipod behind the wall separating him from the wheelchair curling match in front of him while he shoots the event.\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267.jpg 1700w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267-1024x422.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267-768x316.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/hero_curling_Paralympics_20267-1536x632.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-orange-bar has-orange-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-hero-full-width-content has-smokey-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19e250f3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"utkwds-superhead\">Students covering the<\/p>\n\n\n<h1 style=\"text-transform:uppercase;\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">2026 Paralympic Games<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A cohort of 10 students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and two UT School of Journalism and Media faculty members spent a week reporting on the ground at the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d\u2019Ampezzo in partnership with the USA TODAY Network. Before traveling to Italy, they built a strong foundation in Knoxville through research on the para sport movement, Winter Games disciplines, and Team USA athletes. Students connected with athletes and coaches, conducted pre-interviews, and shaped story pitches that emphasized the value of Para sport coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/media-opportunities\/paralympics-project\/\">Learn About the 2026 Paralympics Cohort<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Games\">Celebrating the Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Ice\">On the Ice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Snow\">Snow Sports<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"Games\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating the Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students covered stories big and small, from explaining the history of the Paralympic Games logo to which emoji Para athletes would use to describe how they feel before competing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xx-small)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"#about\">About the Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#people\">People behind the Games<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#recaps\">Daily recaps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#explained\">Para sports explained<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/Large_web_Cortina_Paralympics_broadcasting-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two women recording in front of the illuminated Milan Cathedral at night, with a camera on a tripod.\" class=\"wp-image-68920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/Large_web_Cortina_Paralympics_broadcasting-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/Large_web_Cortina_Paralympics_broadcasting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/Large_web_Cortina_Paralympics_broadcasting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/Large_web_Cortina_Paralympics_broadcasting.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"about\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Snowboard_Andrew_Kurka.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in black directs a seated man posing for a photo indoors. The man wears medals and gestures with peace signs, conveying a playful mood.\" class=\"wp-image-68935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Snowboard_Andrew_Kurka.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Snowboard_Andrew_Kurka-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Snowboard_Andrew_Kurka-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/team-usa-paralympics-winter-games\/89086633007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6 Team USA Paralympians you don&#8217;t want to miss at 2026 Winter Games<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/history-agitos-paralympic-logo\/89092773007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Deep Dive: The meaning of the Paralympic logo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/winter-paralympics-history-50-years\/89086940007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter Paralympics celebrate 50 years. What&#8217;s next? &#8216;We&#8217;re just growing&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/explaining-the-history-behind-how-the-paralympics-started-50-years-ago\/89120814007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Winter Paralympics celebrate 50 years<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"people\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_curling_2.jpg\" alt=\"Two wheelchair curlers in white jackets with star patterns face each other, holding hands. The scene conveys teamwork and support. A calm and focused atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-68922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_curling_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_curling_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_curling_2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People behind the Games<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/team-usa-paralympics-winter-games\/89086633007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These Paralympians are redefining how Para athletes are portrayed. Here&#8217;s how.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/find-out-what-paralymic-athletes-do-for-a-living-when-not-excelling-at-their-sports\/89135775007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Find out what Paralympic athletes do for a living when not excelling at their sports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DV1lnFcEct6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram video: A look at the fan experience in Cortina<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/paralympians-race-day-emotions-emojis\/89174556007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Paralympians compare their race day emotions to emojis<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"recaps\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_1.jpg\" alt=\"A sled hockey player in blue, red, and white gear defends the goal on an ice rink. The Paralympic logo is visible on the ice, indicating a competitive and determined atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-68923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily recaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/09\/2026-paralympic-usa-earns-para-alpine-medals-usa-sled-hockey\/89076728007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: 2026 Paralympics Day 4: USA earns first Para alpine medals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/11\/2026-paralympic-day-5-oksana-masters\/89101167007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: 2026 Paralympic Wrap Day 5: Oksana Masters wins her 5th gold medal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"explained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_smll_Paralympics_broadcasting_1.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with long blonde hair stands in front of a camera on a tripod, gesturing. She is outdoors with snowy mountains and a village backdrop. People walk by, some holding umbrellas, giving a bustling, lively vibe to the scene.\" class=\"wp-image-68924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_smll_Paralympics_broadcasting_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_smll_Paralympics_broadcasting_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_smll_Paralympics_broadcasting_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Para sports explained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/how-visually-impaired-paralympic-skiers-communicate-with-their-guides\/89120808007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: How visually impaired Paralympic skiers communicate with their guides<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/paralympic-classifications-explained\/89174718007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Paralympic classifications explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/snow-conditions-sking-winter-paralympics\/89137993007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&#8217;s going on with snow conditions at 2026 Paralympics? Here&#8217;s the latest.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/snow-conditions-paralympics\/89175337007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: What&#8217;s going on with snow conditions at 2026 Paralympics?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/womens-sled-hockey-winter-paralympics\/89138117007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why women\u2019s sled hockey is not at 2026 Winter Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/womens-sled-hockey-winter-paralympics\/89138117007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video about why women&#8217;s sled hockey is not at the 2026 Winter Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Ice\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Sled_Hockey_1.jpg\" alt=\"The image shows a woman focused on taking a photograph with a large, white telephoto lens camera. She is standing near a glass railing overlooking a crowded stadium filled with people seated in rows. The woman is wearing a light gray long-sleeve shirt and jeans, and has a camera strap around her neck with a light blue pouch around her waist. Her hair is tied back in a bun.  In the blurred background, spectators fill the seats, creating a bustling atmosphere.\" class=\"wp-image-68928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Sled_Hockey_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Sled_Hockey_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Sled_Hockey_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On the Ice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The student journalists took to the ice to provide in-depth reporting on sled hockey and wheelchair curling; from match coverage to behind-the-scenes features that show just what it takes to be a Para Athlete on ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"#curling\">Wheelchair curling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hockey\">Explaining sled hockey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#features\">Sled hockey features<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#matches\">Sled hockey matches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"curling\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Paralympics_curling_stands.jpg\" alt=\"Journalists and staff work on laptops in a press area with &quot;Milano Cortina 2026&quot; branding. A screen displays a curling icon. Dynamic and focused.\" class=\"wp-image-68931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Paralympics_curling_stands.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Paralympics_curling_stands-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Paralympics_curling_stands-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wheelchair curling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/11\/us-wheelchair-curling-mixed-doubles-paralympics\/89106314007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This USA wheelchair curling duo lost a &#8216;brawl&#8217; in Paralympic medal game<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/culxtured-athlete-media-collective-paralympics\/89087229007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How wheelchair curling at Winter Paralympics works: Your complete guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/11\/us-wheelchair-curling-steve-emt-laura-dwyer-winter-paralympics\/89106816007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This US wheelchair curling duo is already locked in on 2030 Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/09\/steve-emt-usa-curler-paralympics\/89066998007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Steve Emt has willed USA Curling to verge of Paralympic history<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"hockey\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_3.jpg\" alt=\"USA sled hockey players in blue and white jerseys celebrate on the ice. One player raises a stick in triumph, conveying excitement and teamwork.\" class=\"wp-image-68915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explaining sled hockey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/usa-sled-hockey-paralympics\/89084672007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA sled hockey is showing out at Paralympics, anchored by goaltending<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/26\/usa-sled-hockey-unbreakable-bond-paralympic-gold\/89336788007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside USA sled hockey&#8217;s &#8216;unbreakable bond&#8217; that won Paralympic gold<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/usa-sled-hockey-paralymics-pyramid-approach-grassroots\/89143291007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret to USA sled hockey&#8217;s dynasty at Paralympics? This pyramid approach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/how-visually-impaired-paralympic-skiers-communicate-with-their-guides\/89120808007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Sled Hockey legends reflect on growth of game at 2026 Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"features\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_2.jpg\" alt=\"Athletes in red, white, and blue jerseys celebrate on a rink, sitting on sleds, embracing and smiling. The scene is joyful and energetic.\" class=\"wp-image-68918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Para_sled_hockey_2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sled hockey features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/09\/usa-sled-hockey-goals-scoring-2026-winter-paralympics\/89072161007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA sled hockey is on a goal-scoring tear at 2026 Winter Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/usa-sled-hockey-coach-david-hoff-paralympics\/89137753007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Paralympic sled hockey coach taught math. Now he&#8217;s on gold streak.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/usa-sled-hockey-paralympics-camp-no-limits\/89115911007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp No Limits changes Para athletes&#8217; lives. Just ask these 2 US Paralympians<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"matches\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_sled_hockey_2.jpg\" alt=\"A photographer with a zoom lens captures action at a sledge hockey game in an arena. He has blonde hair and is wearing a backpack, a black shirt, and khaki pants. Two players on ice are in motion, creating a dynamic scene.\" class=\"wp-image-68917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_sled_hockey_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_sled_hockey_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_sled_hockey_2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sled hockey matches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/09\/declan-farmers-hat-trick-usa-sled-hockey-paralympics\/89072063007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Declan Farmer nets a hat trick as USA sled hockey rolls at Paralympics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/usa-sled-hockey-paralympics\/89084672007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA sled hockey is showing out at Paralympics, anchored by goaltending<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/usa-sled-hockey-wins-fifth-straight-paralympic-gold-medal\/89175642007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA sled hockey makes Paralympics history with fifth straight gold medal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"Snow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-text-cta-media has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-c7b3064f wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snow Sports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it was hitting the slopes for alpine skiing, watching snowboarders twist and flip, or waiting on the sidelines to watch grueling cross-country skiing treks, students highlight the Para athletes who have made snow their sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this section:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-link-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-utkwds-link-group-2up\">\n<li><a href=\"#skiing\">Para skiing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#snowboarding\">Para snowboarding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gear\">Para snowboarding gear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#day\">Day in the life<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Snow_Sports_2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a red jacket crouches on snowy ground, focusing her camera. Behind her are ski lifts and a snowy mountain.\" class=\"wp-image-68927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Snow_Sports_2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Snow_Sports_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Snow_Sports_2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"skiing\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Para_skiing_1.jpg\" alt=\"A visually impaired athlete jubilantly raises ski poles in the air while racing on a monoski. The snowy background emphasizes the athlete's triumph.\" class=\"wp-image-68929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Para_skiing_1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Para_skiing_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/small_web_Para_skiing_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Para skiing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/womens-sled-hockey-winter-paralympics\/89138117007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside the dangers of Paralympic Alpine skiing and how Para athletes cope with fear<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/dani-aravich-usa-cross-country-ski-biathlon-paralympics\/89115638007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Paralympian Dani Aravich is a two-sport standout at 2026 Winter Games<span style=\"font-size: revert\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/audrey-crowley-usa-skiing-paralympic-games\/89170024007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet 19-year-old US Paralympic skier who brought home huge medal haul in debut<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/paralympian-andrew-kurka-explains-why-he-whistles-while-he-skis\/89120810007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Paralympian Andrew Kurka explains why he whistles while he skis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/12\/paralympian-anna-soens-on-balance-between-competition-full-time-job\/89125763007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Paralympian Anna Soens on balance between competition &amp; full time job<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/11\/american-paralympic-silver-medalist-patrick-halgren-reflects-fame\/89110392007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American paralympic silver medalist Patrick Halgren reflects on newfound fame<span style=\"font-size: revert\"><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"snowboarding\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Brenna_Huckaby.jpg\" alt=\"Three smiling women stand outdoors with snowy mountains in the background. They are dressed warmly, wearing jackets and beanies. The atmosphere is joyful.\" class=\"wp-image-68933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Brenna_Huckaby.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Brenna_Huckaby-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_Brenna_Huckaby-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Para snowboarding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/14\/kate-delson-paralympic-gold-medal-snowboard\/89153572007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA&#8217;s Kate Delson wins Paralympic gold, her second medal of 2026 Games<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/14\/mike-schultz-bronze-medal-paralympics\/89153883007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This 44-year-old US snowboarder got the &#8216;perfect&#8217; send-off with Paralympics bronze<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/14\/noah-elliott-paralympic-gold-medal-snowboarding\/89153882007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Para snowboard Noah Elliott is &#8216;a lethal competitor&#8217; en route to gold<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/14\/brenna-huckaby-snowboarder-paralympics-classification\/89153686007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Brenna Huckaby\u2019s Paralympics future is uncertain after bronze medal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/2026-paralympic-gold-medalist-noah-elliott-redemption\/89175725007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: 2026 Paralympic gold medalist, Noah Elliott, talks redemption<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"gear\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Zach_Miller.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling man in a white winter outfit, holding a snowboard and wearing a medal, talks to a woman in a red coat outside, with mountains in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-68932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Zach_Miller.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Zach_Miller-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Zach_Miller-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Para snowboarding gear <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/13\/paralympic-snowboarder-brenna-huckaby-breaks-down-cost-of-her-equipment\/89140109007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Paralympic snowboarder Brenna Huckaby breaks down cost of her equipment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/15\/para-snowboarders-reveal-board-designs\/89175031007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Para Snowboarders reveal stories behind board designs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-93565cdf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\" id=\"day\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_skiing_photography.jpg\" alt=\"A photographer kneels on snowy ground, using a large camera lens to capture an outdoor event. A crowd watches on, with mountains in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-68934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_skiing_photography.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_skiing_photography-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_small_Paralympics_skiing_photography-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day in the life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/10\/us-para-snowboarder-noah-elliott-prepare-milano-cortina\/89081433007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: Watch U.S. Para Snowboarder Noah Elliott prep for a day on the slopes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/11\/paralympian-dani-aravich-milano-cortina\/89111247007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: How Paralympian Dani Aravich prepares to compete in Milano Cortina<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/videos\/sports\/olympics\/2026\/03\/09\/day-in-the-life-para-snowboarder-milan-cortina\/89076896007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video: U.S. Para snowboarder Zach Miller walks us through a day in his life<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\">Questions about the Paralympics Project? Contact us!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-contact-single has-light-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc9f69e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/web_Erin-Whiteside-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman with dark hair, wearing a light shirt with a pink and black dotted pattern, silver earrings, against a plain white background.\" class=\"wp-image-68502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/web_Erin-Whiteside-1.jpg 310w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/web_Erin-Whiteside-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/web_Erin-Whiteside-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-44e3bdee wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erin Whiteside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-utkwds-orange-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Professor, Graduate Programs Coordinator for the School of Journalism and Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">865-974-8498<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"mailto:ewhites2@utk.edu\">ewhites2@utk.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"utkwds-cta-link has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/about\/directory\/erin-whiteside\">Erin Whiteside&#8217;s profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_interview-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three people sitting at an outdoor caf\u00e9 table; one man in a colorful jacket on the left and two women with coats on the right, one of whom holds a camera.\" class=\"wp-image-68938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_interview-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_interview-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_interview-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_interview.jpg 1110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/cci.utk.edu\/jem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/05\/web_large_Paralympics_working.jpg\" alt=\"A person in a white jacket focuses intently while typing on a laptop in a bustling sport arena setting. He's wearing a lanyard with several pins on it and has blonde hair. 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