Getty Images to Capture Inspiring Moments at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics
Getty Images, a global leader in visual content creation and marketplace, has made an exciting announcement regarding the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. As the official photo agency for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), Getty Images will deploy a dedicated team of 30 professionals, including acclaimed photographers and editors, to capture the inspiring moments of this significant event.
With six distinct winter sports competitions taking place across five venues, Getty Images aims to provide comprehensive live coverage of all the events. Utilizing innovative technology, the team plans to deliver over 25,000 spectacular images from the opening ceremony on March 6 to the closing ceremony on March 15.
Ken Mainardis, Global Head of Editorial at Getty Images, expressed enthusiasm about their role in highlighting the visibility of athletes with disabilities during this milestone event: "We recognize the vital role the Winter Paralympics play in enhancing visibility for people with disabilities worldwide. It is an honor to be capturing the spirit of this year's event, which also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Winter Paralympics. Our team, comprising award-winning sports photographers and editors, is dedicated to documenting the extraordinary performances, determination, resilience, and achievements of the athletes embodying the Paralympic movement. We take pride in delivering these powerful stories to a global audience through our extensive distribution network, ensuring the impact of the Paralympics resonates worldwide."
In addition to its partnership with the IPC, Getty Images also supports the US Olympic and Paralympic movement as the official photographic licensee for Team USA and as an official licensee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the past 30 years, the company has established itself as a premier provider of authentic visual storytelling, producing award-winning photographs and videos that enable customers to convey the narratives of some of the world’s largest sporting events.
Currently, Getty Images holds official partnerships as a photographer or photo partner with over 135 leading sports organizations, leagues, and clubs, covering more than 50,000 sports events annually—a scale unmatched in the industry. Their commitment to the Paralympic movement goes beyond traditional editorial coverage; they are also dedicated to promoting authentic representations of disability through "The Disability Collection," aiming to challenge stereotypes and depict individuals within the disabled community with authenticity.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics will see participation from around 550 athletes from approximately 50 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), competing for medals in six sports and 79 events. For more detailed coverage of past and upcoming Olympic and Paralympics events by Getty Images, please visit gettyimages.com/collections/olympics.
Getty Images is one of the world’s leading visual content creators and marketplaces, providing comprehensive content solutions to meet the needs of clients of all sizes. Through its brands—including Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash—its website and API serve as a primary resource for searching, purchasing, and sharing high-quality visual content created by top-tier photographers and video creators. With collaboration alongside approximately 600,000 content creators and over 355 content partners, Getty Images offers a broad and inclusive array of content, covering more than 160,000 events annually across news, sports, and entertainment sectors.
The company's unparalleled depth and coverage is further backed by one of the world’s largest privately owned archives of millions of images dating back to the early days of photography.
Additionally, through industry-leading creative libraries and custom content solutions, Getty Images assists clients in finding the ideal visuals and enhancing the entire end-to-end creative process. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technology and tools trained on licensed content with unlimited compensation and global usage rights, clients of Getty Images and iStock can generate images from text, brainstorm ideas, and create commercially viable safe visuals. Getty Images continues to enhance its capabilities to accurately deliver the content desired by its clients.
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With six distinct winter sports competitions taking place across five venues, Getty Images aims to provide comprehensive live coverage of all the events. Utilizing innovative technology, the team plans to deliver over 25,000 spectacular images from the opening ceremony on March 6 to the closing ceremony on March 15.
Ken Mainardis, Global Head of Editorial at Getty Images, expressed enthusiasm about their role in highlighting the visibility of athletes with disabilities during this milestone event: "We recognize the vital role the Winter Paralympics play in enhancing visibility for people with disabilities worldwide. It is an honor to be capturing the spirit of this year's event, which also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Winter Paralympics. Our team, comprising award-winning sports photographers and editors, is dedicated to documenting the extraordinary performances, determination, resilience, and achievements of the athletes embodying the Paralympic movement. We take pride in delivering these powerful stories to a global audience through our extensive distribution network, ensuring the impact of the Paralympics resonates worldwide."
In addition to its partnership with the IPC, Getty Images also supports the US Olympic and Paralympic movement as the official photographic licensee for Team USA and as an official licensee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over the past 30 years, the company has established itself as a premier provider of authentic visual storytelling, producing award-winning photographs and videos that enable customers to convey the narratives of some of the world’s largest sporting events.
Currently, Getty Images holds official partnerships as a photographer or photo partner with over 135 leading sports organizations, leagues, and clubs, covering more than 50,000 sports events annually—a scale unmatched in the industry. Their commitment to the Paralympic movement goes beyond traditional editorial coverage; they are also dedicated to promoting authentic representations of disability through "The Disability Collection," aiming to challenge stereotypes and depict individuals within the disabled community with authenticity.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics will see participation from around 550 athletes from approximately 50 National Paralympic Committees (NPCs), competing for medals in six sports and 79 events. For more detailed coverage of past and upcoming Olympic and Paralympics events by Getty Images, please visit gettyimages.com/collections/olympics.
About Getty Images
Getty Images is one of the world’s leading visual content creators and marketplaces, providing comprehensive content solutions to meet the needs of clients of all sizes. Through its brands—including Getty Images, iStock, and Unsplash—its website and API serve as a primary resource for searching, purchasing, and sharing high-quality visual content created by top-tier photographers and video creators. With collaboration alongside approximately 600,000 content creators and over 355 content partners, Getty Images offers a broad and inclusive array of content, covering more than 160,000 events annually across news, sports, and entertainment sectors.
The company's unparalleled depth and coverage is further backed by one of the world’s largest privately owned archives of millions of images dating back to the early days of photography.
Additionally, through industry-leading creative libraries and custom content solutions, Getty Images assists clients in finding the ideal visuals and enhancing the entire end-to-end creative process. With the adoption and distribution of generative AI technology and tools trained on licensed content with unlimited compensation and global usage rights, clients of Getty Images and iStock can generate images from text, brainstorm ideas, and create commercially viable safe visuals. Getty Images continues to enhance its capabilities to accurately deliver the content desired by its clients.
For the latest corporate news and announcements, please visit the News Room.
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