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It may seem easy to abide by anti-doping controls — how hard can it be to not take performance-enhancing drugs? — but there are a wide variety of reasons why anti-doping education and testing is complicated. CBC | Sports News
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‘A slap in the face’: Categorizing process aimed at making Para sport equitable is sometimes anything but
The issue of classification is a thorny subject within Paralympic circles. At its heart, the act of categorizing impaired athletes is intended to make Para sport equitable. But athletes will tell you that process is not always fair. CBC | Sports News
Read More »‘They can keep dreaming’: Gaza Sunbirds aim to offer hope for future of Para cycling in region
Imagine trying to keep your dream alive amidst massive displacement, death, trauma, facilities and equipment being decimated and your family and community fleeing from bombs falling. These are some of the things the Gaza Sunbirds have had to endure while training for the Paralympics. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s Austin Smeenk wins men’s T34 400m in world record time at Para athletics event
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. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Paris Pulse: Men’s Judo Olympic qualification, Para Road Cycling World Cup results
In our weekly Canadian Olympic and Paralympic news update, we discuss the recent Canadian Olympic qualification in Judo and Canada’s win at the Para Road Cycling World Cup in Italy. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Camryn Rogers sets Diamond League record & Team Canada at World Para Athletics | Athletics North
In only her 3rd meet this season, Canadian record holder Camryn Rogers took first place in hammer throw; setting a meet and a Diamond League record. And 6 athletes competed and earned 2 Paralympic quota spots at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships. All that and more in Athletics North. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada wins world Para hockey championship with 2-1 win over U.S.
Canada beat the United States 2-1 to win the world Para hockey championship Sunday in Calgary. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada set to clash with rival U.S. for gold at Para hockey world championship in Calgary
Canada defeated China and the United States dropped the Czech Republic in their respective semifinal games Friday to advance to the World Para Ice Hockey Championship gold-medal game Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada’s men handle Czechs to finish group play unbeaten at Para hockey worlds
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. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Hockey Canada announces roster for world Para championship in Calgary
The Canadian team attempting to reclaim a world Para hockey championship on home ice was announced Thursday by Hockey Canada. Canada is the host team of the 2024 world championship May 4-12 in Calgary. CBC | Sports News
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