Winter Sports Preview: Canada’s Para athletes test mettle two years before Milan-Cortina 2026
Prince George B.C., and Mount Sima, Yukon are among the Canadian hosts for major international events this winter in Para sport.
The first big international event taking place in Canada for winter Para sport got underway Sunday with the Para Hockey Cup Tournament in Quispamsis, New Brunswick. Team Canada won its opening two games: Sunday night against China 4-1 and Monday evening 3-0 against Czechia.
Priscilla Gagné overcomes injury to win silver at Para judo Grand Prix
TOKYO – Priscilla Gagné returned to Tokyo Tuesday and won the silver medal in the women’s 57 kilos at the Para judo Grand Prix.
Gagné, Canada’s flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony at Tokyo 2020 where she also placed second, lost to archrival Liana Mutia of the U.S. in the final. Early in the bout, Gagné was awarded a Waza-ari but the official reversed the decision a few seconds later.
Heidi Peters advocates for changing perceptions of disability through language
In partnership with Canadian Tire, we sat down with Heidi Peters, a renowned sitting volleyball player, who has been vocal about the importance of language in shaping our understanding of disability.
In their own words: insights on inclusion and disability from Para athletes on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. This day also serves to highlight the persistent barriers that many individuals with disabilities face.
Canada concludes Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games with 52 medals
Santiago, November 26, 2023 – The Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games officially came to an end on Sunday, with the Canadian Parapan Am Team capping the Games with five medals won on the final day of competition before Alison Levine carried the flag for Canada at the Closing Ceremony.
In Para badminton, William Roussy claimed silver in the men’s singles SL3 draw while Yuka Chokyu took bronze in the women’s singles WH1 tournament as did Bernard Lapointe in men’s singles WH2.
William Roussy takes another giant step with silver at Parapan Am Games
SANTIAGO – William Roussy of Marie, Que. is just getting better with age. And the good news is, he’s only 20.
Roussy won the silver medal in the Para badminton SL3 men’s standing singles Sunday, dropping the final 11-21, 21-18, 21-15 to defending champion Pedro de Vinatea of Peru.
In addition, Bernard Lapointe of St-Léonard, Que. and Yuka Chokyu of Vancouver added bronze.
Alison Levine named Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearer at Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games
SANTIAGO – Boccia player Alison Levine (Montreal, Que.) has been named Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearer for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Sunday.
“I never in a million years thought of this moment,” said Levine. “I’m shocked, everyone who has carried that flag has been selected for a reason, and to just feel like I was selected for a reason as well is so amazing. I’m truly honoured.”
Canadian Paralympian Yuka Chokyu a profile in Para sport excellence
SANTIAGO – When it comes to Para sport trailblazers in Canada, the name Yuka Chokyu rarely gets mentioned.
Yet there she was this week at the 2023 Parapan American Games, 56 years old, facing younger players and beating most of them in the Para badminton tournament. She’s not as quick as in her wheelchair tennis heyday but her anticipation game is better than ever, and she hits with pinpoint accuracy.
Santiago 2023 Day 8 Recap + Day 9 Preview: Boccia gold highlights seven-medal penultimate day
SANTIAGO – A gold medal from Iulian Ciobanu and Alison Levine in boccia highlighted a seven-medal day for Canada at the Santiago 2023 Parapan Am Games on Saturday.
Additional podiums were achieved in boccia, Para badminton, wheelchair basketball, and Para athletics as the Games heads into its final day.
Only two sports will be in action to close out Santiago 2023 on Sunday – Para road cycling and Para badminton.
MEDALS WON ON NOVEMBER 25
Canada’s Olivia Meier wins bronze in Para badminton at 2023 Parapan American Games
SANTIAGO – Olivia Meier of Winnipeg won the bronze medal on Saturday in the women’s SL4 standing category in Para badminton while William Roussy of Maria, Que. advanced to the gold medal game in men’s SL6 singles at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
Meier, a second-year law student at the University of Ottawa, defeated Jenny Ventocilla of Peru 21-13, 21-18 to step on the podium for a second straight Parapan Ams. She took silver in 2019.