Billie Jean King, 100 athletes celebrate 50th anniversary of her Women’s Sports Foundation
Billie Jean King started the Women’s Sports Foundation with a $5,000 check. She’s turned that investment into $100 million US…
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Andre De Grasse soaking up the moment, enjoying reception after Olympic gold in Paris
Andre De Grasse is enjoying the high of being a gold medallist once again. The 29-year-old from Markham, Ont., capped…
This 11-year-old does gymnastics atop the rubble of Gaza as the war rages on
For most child athletes, playing sports usually takes place in a gymnasium, or in an outdoor or indoor field. But…
Sports complex at Montreal’s Olympic Park won’t reopen before early 2025
The sports facilities at Montreal’s Olympic Park will remain closed until early 2025. Nearly six months ago, a major fire…
As Paris Paralympics come to close, 4-year competitive cycle for athletes begins anew
Canadian Para athletes, much like their Olympic counterparts, tend to live in four-year cycles. Even at the junior level, with…
After a tough Tokyo, Canada restored Paralympic Games momentum in Paris
What looked like a bounce back for Canada at the Paralympic Games was more of a return to form. Canada’s…
‘Jumping bean’: Canadian long jumper Noah Vucsics ready to launch at Paralympics
Noah Vucsics got into trouble for jumping over garbage cans in the halls of Calgary’s James Fowler High School when…
Canadian Para canoeist Brianna Hennessy searching for greater meaning in Paris
A few days before she was set to compete at the Paris Paralympics, Canadian canoeist Brianna Hennessy said she was…
Canada’s Nathan Clement cycles to silver in T1-2 road time trial for 1st career Paralympic medal
Canadian cyclist Nathan Clement has won a silver medal at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The 29-year-old from West Vancouver…
17 Unique, Wild, And Surprising Facts About Paralympic Athletes
After his match, Brazilian badminton player Rogerio Junior Xavier de Oliveira got down on one knee with a sign and…
