Tokyo 2020 Social Check-in: Canadian Paralympians reflect on Tokyo 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games concluded Sunday, and as Canada’s Paralympians return home they are reflecting on their experiences. We look back by sharing some of the best posts on social media from the Canadian Paralympic Team, its fans, and Canadian media. 

Be sure to follow @CDNParalympics on Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news and posts. 

Despite all the challenges, the 2020 Paralympic Games was a major success thanks to the organizers and volunteers on the ground in Tokyo. Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearer Brent Lakatos paid tribute.

Thank you to @japan and Tokyo for hosting these games. They did an amazing job in the hardest situation, and we athletes will be forever grateful. The volunteers/organization/safety/kindness of the Japanese people will never be matched. Arigato!

— Brent Lakatos (@BrentLak) September 7, 2021

Aurélie Rivard won a team-high five medals in Tokyo. She is most proud of the impact it will have on young people with disabilities.

Aurélie Rivard: un modèle à suivre #JDM https://t.co/pVc5SUE2A9

— Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) September 8, 2021

Paralympic Games Para swimming champion Danielle Dorris was honored by the City of Moncton after she retuned home.

Thank you for the recognition @CityofMoncton @SwimmingCanada @CDNParalympics @Para_swimming @CBCNB pic.twitter.com/NdnYEh9vzL

— Danielle Dorris S7 (@fljp2002) September 7, 2021

Gold medallist Nate Riech talked about his journey and the people that helped him get to the top.

So I’m going to do my best to sum up where my mind is at, not the best at this, but here it goes.

WOW! what a couple days. It’s been overwhelming & so fun at the same time. I feel like I’ve been living in a dream!

I want to take this time to thank my inner circle, it’s been pic.twitter.com/bQp8v4kwbd

— Nate Riech (@NateGraywolf) September 7, 2021

Part of the Canadian team support staff as it returns home from Tokyo.

Arigato #tokyo2021. What an incredible experience for Team Canada! Ready for the flight home with @AirCanada #flytheflag #TokyoParalympics pic.twitter.com/XfNy9jPTFA

— Mireille Landry (@exercisephysio) September 6, 2021

Canadian astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar thought the Canadian performances in Tokyo were out of this world.

WOW CANADA #Tokyo2020 @CDNParalympics #Paralympic #TeamCanada @AthleticsCanada

Congratulations ALL of our dedicated athletes YOU inspire us Thank you coaches trainers families-extended/close, support systems GO GO GO GO GO GO

— Dr. Roberta Bondar (@RobertaBondar) September 5, 2021

Canada won 21 medals at the Games. Here is a video recap of the country’s podium finishers.

The end of the #Tokyo2020 Paralympics are here and the Games this year were special

Here are all the Canadian medal winners we saw in Tokyo ⬇️

@b0undless pic.twitter.com/PAovmltdeK

— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) September 5, 2021