Tokyo 2020 Social Check-in: Lakatos has special support in Tokyo

Canadian Paralympic Committee

August 30, 2021

Canadians deal with ups and downs of a Games

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The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is finally here! And as Canada’s Paralympians compete through the Games, we’ll take the daily pulse of the Games excitement on social media by sharing a few of the best posts 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. 

Here’s a quick look at some recent updates: 

Brent Lakatos is lucky enough to have family support at the Games. The double silver medallist’s wife Stefanie Reid is a member of the British team. Here is their story.

 

 

He wanted gold, but Stefan Daniel still showed he is among the elite in Para triathlon with the bronze in Tokyo. At 24, he has two Paralympic medals and four world titles to his credit. Not too shabby!

 

 

Para equestrian rider Jody Schloss gives her horse Lieutenant Lobin a pep talk for the team event.

 

 

Big win over Italy for Canada in women’s sitting volleyball. Angelena Dolezar re-enforces a great performance by her teammate Heidi Peters.

 

 

Aurélie Rivard may be from the Montreal area, but the City of Toronto wanted to share in the celebrations as well as congratulation messages poured in after her victory on Saturday.

 

 

Alison Levine lost her second game in the BC4 boccia tournament but she vows to come back stronger as play continues Monday.

 

 

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