Para biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting, adapted for athletes with physical disabilities. The biathlon for athletes with physical disabilities was introduced in Innsbruck in 1988, followed in 1992 for athletes with visual disabilities.

Competitors use specialized equipment such as sit-skis or standing adaptive skis depending on their needs. The event typically involves a series of skiing laps interspersed with shooting bouts at targets from different positions, like prone or standing. The aim is to complete the course in the shortest time possible, with penalties added for missed targets. Para biathlon not only tests athletic prowess and precision but also requires exceptional skill in transitioning between skiing and shooting disciplines.

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Biathlon at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics will be held at the Val di Fiemme in Tesero.

Val di Fiemme was the first location in the southern Alps to host a Nordic World Ski Championship, which took place in 1991. Since then, Tesero has established itself as a key destination in international Nordic skiing, largely due to the Tesero Cross-Country Stadium. 

In addition to para biathlon, Val di Fiemme will be the venue of para cross-country skiiing as well as cross-country skiing and Nordic combined for the Olympics.