Tokyo 2020 Social Check-in: Para cyclists reflect on first road event

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is 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: 

The Canadian women’s goalball team nearly made a tremendous comeback against China in a must win game Monday but just fell short. Emma Reinke paid tribute to her teammates.

I couldn’t be happier to share this experience with the girls who have become my family, and all of the IST who’ve put so much effort in the last 10 months. Lastly, thank you so much to everyone at home who have kept up with our journey. We’re not finished. Come on #Paris2024

— Emma Reinke (@e_lrein) August 30, 2021

Tough day at the races for Para cyclist Ross Wilson, a double medallist in Rio, in Tuesday’s time trial. He was appreciative of the support back home.

Tried as hard as I could, but it wasn’t enough. At least I has a great cheering section back in Canada pic.twitter.com/jxSG6HCl8D

— Ross Wilson (@88rossco) August 31, 2021

Keely Shaw, a bronze medallist last week on the track, posted Canada’s best result in the road time trial placing fourth in the women’s C4 category. She was less than a minute from the bronze in the 24 kilometre race.

Goals for today’s race:
1)Have fun on bikes
2) Leave my heart and soul on the course

Above goals were definitely achieved, but can’t say I’m not disappointed to be just off the podium. As they say: “life is like riding a ‍♀️. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving” https://t.co/3GboaTTpF7

— Keely Shaw (@KeelyShaw14) August 31, 2021

Para canoer Andrea Nelson received a special message from the Mayor in her hometown of Markham, Ont. as she gets set for her first race on Thursday.

#Tokyo2020 Paralympics Update:

Markham’s Andrea Nelson begins her heats in Women’s Kayak 200m on Thursday September 2nd.

Good luck, Andrea!#WeAreMarkham | @CDNParalympics pic.twitter.com/CJwTFqQERK

— Mayor Frank Scarpitti (@frankscarpitti) August 30, 2021

The athletes get most of the spotlight, but we shouldn’t forget the team support staff that assure a smooth delivery.

Congratulations to our Dr. Steven Dilkas and the Canadian #WheelchairBasketball teams he supports as team physician at the #TokyoParalympics. The women’s and men’s teams have moved on to the quarter-finals with games tomorrow and Wednesday respectively. Go Canada! #Paralympics pic.twitter.com/GEWRfmCQ8m

— West Park Healthcare Centre (@westparkhcc) August 30, 2021