Canada advances to gold medal game in women’s goalball at Parapan American Games
SANTIAGO – Emma Reinke notched a hat trick to lead Canada to a 4-2 victory over two-time defending champions Brazil in the women’s goalball semifinals Thursday at the Parapan American Games.
With the victory, Canada advances to the gold medal game for the first time at the Parapan Ams. It also now has an opportunity to clinch a berth at the 2024 Paralympic Games if it can beat the USA in the gold medal final Friday.
The Americans beat Argentina 8-1 in the other semi.
CPC Statement on Eric Rodrigues being elected to APC Athletes’ Council
SANTIAGO – It was announced today that Canada’s Eric Rodrigues (wheelchair rugby) has been elected to the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Athletes’ Council. Voting took place this week during the Parapan Am Games in Santiago.
Statement from Karen O’Neill, CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee:
Canadian coaches sticking with Para sport
Photo: Coach Nathalie Séguin rallies the troops in men's goalball
SANTIAGO – Drew Ferguson, head coach of Canada’s CP Football team at the 2023 Parapan American Games, played 13 seasons as a soccer pro then coached a few more before he got frustrated with the sport.
“The modern football player falls on the ground and rolls around for about 20 minutes, you try to help them up and they go ‘doot, doot’ and then get up on their own again.”
Santiago 2023 Day 6 Preview: Canada going for gold in wheelchair rugby
SANTIAGO – The Canadian Parapan Am Team is set for a big day at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games on Thursday, competing in 10 sports. Here is what’s on the schedule for Day 6, Thursday November 23:
Santiago 2023 Day 5 Recap: Alison Levine wins boccia gold on nine-medal for Canada at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO – It’s was Canada’s biggest medal day yet at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games on Wednesday as the Games hit the midway mark.
MEDALS WON ON NOVEMBER 22
Victory over Brazil puts Canada in wheelchair rugby final at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO – Canada defeated Brazil 60-45 on Wednesday to advance to the gold medal game in wheelchair rugby at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
The victory sets up a classic battle between Canada and the U.S., not only for the Games gold, but also a berth at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
Bullseye for bronze for Kyle Tremblay
SANTIAGO – Kyle Tremblay of Deep River, Ont. hit a bullseye in the shoot-off to win the bronze medal match in the men’s individual compound open Wednesday as the Para archery competition concluded at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
Santiago 2023 Day 4 Recap: Four Para athletics medals for Canadian Parapan Am Team
SANTIAGO – Canada added four medals – three silver and one bronze – to its total at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games on Tuesday, while also securing at least four more to come on an exciting day of action.
MEDALS WON ON NOVEMBER 21
SILVER – Michael Barber, Para Athletics, Men’s T20 1500m
SILVER – Liam Stanley, Para Athletics, Men’s T38 1500m
SILVER – Jesse Zesseu, Para Athletes, Men’s F37 Discus
BRONZE – Anthony Bouchard, Para Athletics, Men’s T52 400m
OVERALL MEDAL TOTAL
Santiago 2023 Day 5 Preview: Canada playing for medals in boccia, Para archery
SANTIAGO – The Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games are at the midway point, and competition is heating up for Canada across many sports. The Canadian Parapan Am Team is playing in six medal matches on Wednesday in boccia and Para archery, with medals up for grabs in Para athletics and Para swimming as well. Preliminary play has also concluded in most team sports, with Canada’s goalball, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair rugby teams moving into the elimination rounds.
Canada defeats world number-one USA in wheelchair rugby at Parapan American Games
SANTIAGO – Zak Madell scored 30 points to lead Canada to a 46-41 victory over the United States, the number-one ranked country in the world, Tuesday to conclude its preliminary round undefeated at the Parapan American Games.
Both countries are heavily favoured to meet again in the championship final on Thursday however there are still the semifinals on Wednesday. The winner of the tournament gets a ticket to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.