![Les Jeux paralympiques de Milan Cortina se sont clos ce dimanche 15 mars [LUCA ROSSINI / NURPHOTO / NURPHOTO VIA AFP]](/cdn-cgi/image/onerror=redirect,width=640,height=640,format=webp/https://storage.googleapis.com/uploads.mongoosehq.com/url/media/113611889/605fa5b932124e118701064fb9b4630e5eaa744fa8f0585626a58c82d32369d8)
Overview
- France closed the Winter Paralympics with 12 medals, including 4 golds, for sixth place overall after setting a pre-Games aim of roughly 18 medals and a top-four finish.
- CPSF president Marie-Amélie Le Fur cited underestimating rivals, limited depth across disability categories and low female representation, launching reviews to expand recruitment and preparation.
- Anthony Chalençon, guided by Florian Michelon, earned bronze in the 20 km visually impaired cross-country to secure France’s final medal, while Arthur Bauchet’s slalom error ended his bid for a third gold.
- Notable performances featured Aurélie Richard’s four medals at age 20, Karl Tabouret’s 10 km classic title and Cécile Hernandez’s snowboard cross victory, underscoring a mix of emerging and veteran talent.
- The Cortina closing ceremony included the handover of the Paralympic flag to French organisers for Alpes 2030 as governance and site planning progress, and China topped the medal table with 44 medals, 15 gold.