Sports/Paralympics (Page 4)

It’s been more than a decade since the last Summer Paralympics went off without major controversy. In 2016, Zika Virus concerns were compounded when, two weeks before the Games, the International Paralympic Committee announced it was making massive cuts amid the biggest financial restraints of its history – including aContinue Reading

Paralympics Amidst the pomp and circumstance of the Paris 2024 festivities, the financial realities of being an international athlete are garnering more attention. The situation is often more dire for Paralympians who, like many disabled Canadians, face the additional challenge of navigating complicated assistance channels. For some, that means livingContinue Reading

When we think of training for the Paralympics, there are so many important pieces required in order to ensure that the athletes journey is as smooth as possible. Equipment needs to be adapted, travel arrangements need to be confirmed and of course routines (nutritional, physical therapy) during training are imperative.Continue Reading

Paralympics Austin Smeenk of Oakville, Ont., crossed the finish line in a world record time of 48.38 seconds to win the men’s T34 400 metres at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on Friday in Nottwil, Switzerland. 2-time Paralympian reaches finish in 48.38 seconds in Nottwil, SwitzerlandCBC Sports · Posted:Continue Reading

Paralympics Nate Riech lined up to try to break his men’s T38 1,500 metre world record at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, Ont., on Tuesday, stopping the clock at three minutes 57.89 seconds, exactly 10 seconds shy of the world record he set in 2021. Tokyo 2020 gold medallist jammed early,Continue Reading

Paralympics Canadian Paralympic gold medallist Nate Riech is looking to break his own T38 1,500-metre world record when he competes Tuesday at Alumni Stadium in Guelph, Ont. Canadian aiming to shatter own mark at Guelph meet on Tuesday  Myles Dichter · CBC Sports · Posted: Jun 03, 2024 11:16 AMContinue Reading

Paralympics Victoria resident Cody Fournie set a personal-best time of 21.17 seconds over 100 metres for a silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in Japan on Thursday night to qualify Canada for the race this summer at the Paralympics in Paris. Victoria athlete clocked 21.17-second personal best inContinue Reading

Paralympics Tyler McGregor and James Dunn each scored two goals as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Tuesday at the world para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena in Calgary. Squad will look to improve to 4-0 in Friday’s semifinals against ChinaThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 08, 2024Continue Reading

Paralympics Canada won its second game in as many days to open the world para hockey championship with a 10-0 thumping of Italy on Sunday. Canada’s goalie Corbin Watson faced just two shots from the Italians in 10-0 victoryThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 06, 2024 12:14 AM EDT |Continue Reading