Saskatchewan basketball player shifts focus to 2020 Tokyo Paralympics
Prince Albert’s Erica Gavel helped Canada defend their goal medal in wheelchair basketball at the 2019 Parapan Am Games in Lima, Peru last month. Continue reading
Paralympics
Paralympian with Winnipeg roots hangs up the sled after stellar Team Canada career
Brian Sholomicki collected a gold medal and four silvers in World Championship competition, a bronze at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, and, most memorably, a silver medal at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Continue reading
North Shore high school student launches petition to bring para athletes back to track event
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Families are outraged after the B.C. High School Track and Field Association eliminated the para athlete division at next week’s provincial championships. Continue reading
Committee holds Paralympic Search event in Halifax
There are also drills to test their abilities, from endurance to hand-eye coordination to wheelchair skills. Continue reading
Could a Montreal invention be a game changer for visually-impaired hockey players?
For years, visually impaired hockey players have used a tomato juice can or a steel container filled with small balls as a puck. Continue reading
Survey of Olympic, Paralympic athletes in Canada reveals alleged abuse in sport
A survey of Olympic and Paralympic athletes in Canada provides a snapshot of abuse they felt powerless to stop. Continue reading
Calgary Paralympian credits CADS for kick-starting her career
By Lisa MacGregor Sports/News Reporter and Anchor
Paralympian Alana Ramsay found her freedom on the ski hill when she was just six years old, after having a stroke. Continue reading
‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome
“The province was not interested in this, the province turned its back on Calgary,” said Mount Royal University’s David Taras. Continue reading
How hosting the Paralympic Games in 2026 could impact accessibility in Calgary
David Legg, past president of the Canada Paralympic Association, told Global News Morning Calgary what hosting the 2026 Paralympic Games would mean for Calgary and the country. Continue reading
Athletes in Calgary support Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘All-Stars for Kids’ event
Canadian Olympians and members of the Calgary Stampeders provided mentoring on thursday for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and area. Continue reading