Civil Protection Department attends 2026 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony
The delegation received and raised the Paralympic flag at the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics
Representatives of the Italian Civil Protection Department attended the opening ceremony of the XIV Winter Paralympic Games on March 6 at the Verona Arena.
During the opening ceremony, titled Life in Motion, Department staff received the Paralympic flag from former athletes and raised it before the highest-ranking national officials in attendance at the Verona Arena. The flag displays the Paralympic symbol—three Agitos, from the Latin I move—in blue, red, and green, representing the body, mind, and spirit of athletes with disabilities. The ceremony celebrated life as a journey of change and transformation, reinterpreting the concept of disability through art, music, and movement.
“The Department's attendance at the opening ceremony is a valuable opportunity to highlight how Civil Protection Systems worldwide are committed to supporting people, acting as a bulwark of resilience, participation, and inclusion,” stressed Fabio Ciciliano, Head of Department. “The Paralympic Games remind us that accessibility and equal opportunities are shared responsibilities of the entire community.”