The Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team is set to confirm its international domination as they face Australia, silver medalists in Athens 2004, in their first match today. On Tuesday, they will compete against host Great Britain and Sweden before the semi-finals on Wednesday and the Finals on Thursday.
In swimming, Canada is represented by a dynamic mix of veterans and up-and-comers, including multiple gold medalist Stephanie Dixon and rookie
In Athletics, Canada is sending its core group of elite athletes, including Jeff Adams, Diane Roy, Colin Mathieson and Andrea Holmes to name a few. Chantal Petitclerc is unable to attend due to injury.
Over 350 athletes from 41 countries are present to participate in four events: wheelchair basketball, swimming, athletics and cycling. Wheelchair basketball runs from May 1st to 4th. Cycling, Swimming and Athletics will be held from May 5th, May 6th, May 7th respectively.
The Visa Paralympic World Cup is the biggest international, annual multi-sport competition after the Paralympic Games and has been staged in Manchester, Great Britain for the past three years. Sanctioned by the International Paralympic Committee, the event plays a critical role in providing international competition between Paralympic Games.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a not-for-profit, charitable, private organization recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The CPC aims to develop and grow the Paralympic Movement in Canada, with a commitment to delivering programs that strengthen the Paralympic Movement in Canada and empower persons with physical disabilities through sport at all levels.
