OTTAWA – There’s no stopping Mike Sametz. This past August on Opening Ceremony day at the Paralympic Games, Sametz’s Games was over before it even began. In his morning training session, the 28-year-old Para cyclist from Calgary crashed violently while road training and broke his hip. He was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery and a long recovery was projected for …
Calgary – Whitney Bogart, a 19-year national team member, who confirmed her retirement recently concluding an incredible career at her fourth Paralympic Games in Paris. ‘’It’s going to be a big change for me,” said Bogart, 38, who grew up in Marathon, Ont. and now resides in Ottawa. ‘’With everyone travelling this weekend, this is the first time, aside from …
Ottawa – Marielle Bégin, a project associate at Edison Engineers Inc., shared her inspiring experience participating in the ParaTough Cup, an event organized by the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC) to raise awareness and funds for Paralympic athletes. Begin’s story highlights the profound impact of this event on her team and the broader community. Marielle first heard about the ParaTough Cup through her cousin …
PARIS – Wheelchair tennis player Rob Shaw of North Bay, Ont. is Canada’s top medal hope at the Paralympic Games in racquet sports (wheelchair tennis, Para badminton, Para table tennis) and is entering the tournament with a hot hand. Canada has one entry in each of the three racquet sports at the Games: Shaw, Yuka Chokyu of Vancouver in Para badminton and Peter Isherwood, also …
Ottawa – The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) is a sport funding program that contributes to the pursuit of excellence. AAP support seeks to relieve some of the financial pressures associated with preparing for and participating in international sport and assists high-performance Canadian athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances. Eligibility details …
