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Krishnan Guru-Murthy apologised to Channel 4 fans who tuned in to watch the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
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Devin Heroux sits down with IPC president Andrew Parsons to discuss the Paralympics
CBC Sports’ Devin Heroux asked the president of the International Paralympic Committee about the para-movement, how the city of Paris transformed into an accessible city over the last 7 years, and what the future of the Paralympics looks like. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Routliffe sisters pursue lifelong dreams at U.S. Open, Paralympics — at the same time
Sisters Tess and Erin Routliffe will both compete at major championships in the coming weeks. While Tess swims in pursuit of her first Paralympic gold medal, Erin will aim to defend her women’s doubles title at the U.S. Open. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada’s flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremony
Basketball player Pat Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon, who have competed at a combined nine Paralympics, will lead Canada’s delegation at Wednesday’s opening ceremony at 1:20 p.m. ET at Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Opening ceremony for Paris Paralympics aims to reshape views of disabilities
Creative director Thomas Jolly has some lofty goals for Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, when the heart of Paris will once again become the stage for a stunning artistic display. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian swimming star Aurèlie Rivard aims to rediscover world-class form in 400m free at Paralympics
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., native Aurèlie Rivard, a 10-time Paralympic medallist, believes the main theory for her recent struggles in the 400 free is that she expects so much of herself in this one race that any misstep now causes even greater questioning of herself. CBC | Sports News
Read More »20 years after she won 6 gold medals in Athens, Chantal Petitclerc continues to champion Paralympics
A rift with Athletics Canada 20 years ago proved to be the start of a lifetime of social action for Paralympic multi-gold medallist Chantal Petitclerc. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Under sea and over land, Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning exceptional journey
Two weeks after French star swimmer Leon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is now on its Paralympic counterpart. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Italian sprinter to become 1st transgender woman to compete at Paralympics
Valentina Petrillo is about to finally realize her dream, but not at the Olympics. In two weeks, she is set to become the first transgender woman to compete at the Paralympics when she runs the 200 and 400 metres in the T12 classification for visually impaired athletes in Paris. CBC | Sports News
Read More »From fencing in a small-town Sask. church to Paris: Ryan Rousell’s journey to the 2024 Paralympics
Ryan Rousell fell in love with fencing at a young age growing up in Asquith, Sask. Now the 27-year-old is heading to his second Paralympics, where he hopes to bring home a medal in wheelchair fencing. CBC | Sports News
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