The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games is finally here! And as Canada’s Paralympians compete over the next two weeks, 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:
Para swimmer Nicolas-Guy Turbide earned a second career Paralympic Games medal with silver in the 100m backstroke S13. Mom was quick to send a message on Facebook.
We anticipate Prime Minister Trudeau will be busy over the next couple of weeks.
He's done it, again! @nic_turbide will bring home the fourth medal in his career. Congrats on the silver in the men's S13 100m backstroke event. https://t.co/pBc8bG4TU1
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 26, 2021
And @TristenChernove is bringing home Canada's first silver medal! Congrats on the outstanding performance in the men’s C1 3000m Individual Pursuit. https://t.co/Y1BZ76N69q
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 26, 2021
Another medal for Canada - this time in the pool! Congrats @AurelieRivard on bringing home the bronze in the Women’s 50m freestyle! #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/jCqAgt9Bft
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 25, 2021
Off to the races and onto the podium! Congrats to @KeelyShaw14 on winning bronze in the Women’s Cycling C4 3000m - Canada’s first medal at the #Tokyo2020 @paralympics. https://t.co/5UVpoixSJm
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 25, 2021
Stefan Daniel provided an update on Canada’s Para triathlon team as it checked out the competition venue. Daniel and Kamylle Frenette race on Sunday while Jessica Tuomela and her guide Marianne Hogan go on Saturday.
It’s almost time. Less than 3 days to go! #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/YvWnaId9Hw
— Stefan Daniel (@sdaniel97) August 26, 2021
This may be the toughest part of race preparation, but Danielle Dorris is going to be at her best in Para swimming.
Post workout cold water therapy....water is 12c @Para_swimming @CSCAtlantic @CDNParalympics @SwimmingCanada @CBCNB pic.twitter.com/jJZFfmNBG7
— Danielle Dorris S7 (@fljp2002) August 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020 is a sixth Paralympic Games for Para archer Karen Van Nest. She was actually a pistol shooter at her first three Games before switching to a more ancient target sport.
Karen Van Nest is preparing in Tokyo! 👍 Karen Van Nest se prépare à Tokyo! https://t.co/D84B0czwRe pic.twitter.com/Y6EjfOfSzI
— Archery Canada (@ArcheryCanada) August 25, 2021
Here are Canada’s three paddlers arriving in Tokyo for the Games: Andrea Nelson, Brianna Hennessy and Mathieu St-Pierre. The Pare canoe races are September 2-4.
