Two of New Zealand’s most decorated winter Para athletes have been named to represent Aotearoa at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

Adam Hall and Corey Peters were officially selected this week, with Adam set to become the first New Zealand Para athlete to compete at six Winter Paralympics – equalling the national record for most Paralympic appearances.

“Winning selection for my sixth Paralympic Winter Games is an immense honour,” he said.

Adam made his Paralympic debut at Torino 2006, winning gold in Vancouver 2010, another gold and a bronze at PyeongChang 2018, and two more bronzes in Beijing 2022.

The Wānaka skier, who was born with spina bifida, will compete in the Men’s Slalom Standing and Men’s Giant Slalom Standing events in 2026.

Corey, a three-time medallist, returns for his fourth Games after a brief break to welcome daughter Valentina in 2022, and recover from injury.

“Being selected for my fourth Paralympic Games is more than an honour - it’s a testament to years of resilience, growth, and unwavering passion,” he said.

Corey, a sit skier from New Plymouth, won silver at Sochi 2014, bronze at PyeongChang 2018, and gold and silver at Beijing 2022. He’s been named for the Men’s Downhill Sitting, Super-G Sitting and Giant Slalom Sitting events.

Paralympics New Zealand chief executive Greg Warnecke said the pair’s selection reflects their continued success and legacy.

“Both Para alpine skiing legends have consistently delivered on the biggest stage banking an incredible nine Paralympic Winter Games medals between them,” he said.

A second team announcement may be made in February 2026. The Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games will run from March 6-15, 2026.

PHOTOS: Paralympics NZ