Canada-U.S. battle for gold in women’s wheelchair basketball
SANTIAGO – Arinn Young remembers the 2019 season as one of her favourites in her international wheelchair basketball career so far.
It was highlighted by a victory over the United States at the Parapan Ams in Lima and assured the Canadians a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games. Fast forward four years later at the 2023 Parapan Am Games and the same scenario is set.
Santiago 2023 Day 7 Preview: Canada to play for gold in women’s wheelchair basketball and goalball, quad wheelchair tennis
SANTIAGO – As the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games heads into its final weekend, Canada is set for at least three medals on Friday with the country’s women’s teams in the wheelchair basketball and goalball gold medal games, and Rob Shaw playing for a wheelchair tennis title.
Play continues in boccia and Para badminton, while medals are on the table for Canada in Para athletics, Para swimming, and Para track cycling.
Below is what’s on the schedule for Canada on Day 7, Friday November 24:
Santiago 2023 Day 6 Recap: Anthony Bouchard claims gold in wheelchair racing as Canada wins five medals
SANTIAGO – The Canadian national anthem has now been heard five times at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games, as Anthony Bouchard claimed gold in wheelchair racing on Thursday with Canada increasing its podium total to 29. Medals were won in Para athletics, Para cycling, wheelchair rugby, and Para swimming, while Canada also advanced into gold medal games in women’s wheelchair basketball, women’s goalball, and quad wheelchair tennis.
MEDALS WON ON NOVEMBER 23
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.