Garrett Ostepchuk Garrett Ostepchuk

Garrett Ostepchuk competed at his first Paralympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and followed with a second world championships appearance in 2023.

He completed 2023 as a member of Team Canada that won bronze at the Parapan American Games in Santiago and started 2024 helping Canada earn spot to the Paris Paralympic Games in a qualifying tournament.

He made his wheelchair basketball debut at the age of seven following an introduction to the sport through a demonstration at his school. The passionate young athlete quickly embraced the sport and has worked tirelessly to refine his skills on the court.

Ostepchuk earned a roster spot on the Men’s U23 National Team and the Senior Men’s National Team in 2017. He considers the accomplishment to be an amazing opportunity to play at a high level and compete against the top athletes from around the world.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2020 Paralympic Games… 2018 and 2023 World Championships… Was an alternate for the 2016 Rio Paralympic team

PERSONAL

Born with muscular dystrophy… His role models include fellow Regina resident Nik Goncin…

NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL RESULTS

• 2023 Parapan American Games 3rd
• 2023 World Championships 6th
• 2021 Paralympic Games 8th
• 2018 World Championships 12th
• 2017 World Junior Championships 6th