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Canadian wheelchair basketballer Nik Goncin ready to tackle Tokyo Paralympics

After 12 years of juggling his Paralympic career and studies, Canadian wheelchair basketball star Nik Goncin wrapped up his prosthetics and orthotics program at George Brown College in May, just in time to focus his attention on challenging for a medal in Tokyo.

Paralympics August 19

Your guide to the Tokyo Paralympics

Paralympics August 19

Canadian Para swim star Aurélie Rivard inspired by performances at Tokyo 2020

Paralympics August 17

Tokyo Paralympics to be held without spectators, organizers say

Paralympics August 16

Paralympic Games opening set to launch 'WeThe15' human-rights disability movement

The opening next week of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo is being used as a stage to launch a human-rights movement aimed at the world's 1.2 billion people with disabilities.

Paralympics August 19

Canada sending 128 athletes to Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Canada is sending 128 athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, which begin Aug. 24. The team is comprised of athletes representing 11 provinces and territories and features 71 women and 57 men.

Paralympics August 8

Paralympians say these Games might be different, but they're ready to 'inspire the world'

Radio The Current August 12

Community support helps get Regina Paralympian to Tokyo after theft of racing wheelchair

News Canada Saskatchewan August 12

Two discus athletes from Alberta headed to Japan for Paralympic preparation

Jennifer Dorozio

News Canada Calgary August 11

Player's Own Voice podcast: Cindy Ouellet sets the standard

Podcasts Player's Own Voice August 8

Paralympic rower denied hotel reservation because of guide dog

Courtney Dickson

News Canada British Columbia July 21

Becca Meyers unable to bring personal care assistant to Tokyo, withdraws from Paralympics

Paralympics July 21

Wheelchair Basketball Canada announces men's and women's squads for Tokyo Games

Paralympics July 20

Aurélie Rivard leads Canada's swimming contingent at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Olympics Summer Sports July 15

Canadian Para taekwondo athlete Anthony Cappello denied exemption, won't compete in Tokyo

Paralympics July 14

Canada's safe sport program still in need of change, says Olympic champion Jennifer Heil

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Olympics Summer Sports July 14

Tokyo 2020 organizers considering fans at Paralympics

Paralympics July 9

Heil, top Canadian athletes call on federal government to address gaps in safe sport system

Olympics Summer Sports July 3

U.S. shuts down Canada to claim gold at para-hockey worlds

Paralympics June 26

'10k better than zero k': Canadian athletes weigh in on Tokyo Games permitting fans

Olympics June 23

Canada to play U.S. for gold after defeating Russia at para-hockey worlds

Paralympics June 25

Stefan Daniel wins para-triathlon gold for Canada in 1st race in 2 years

Paralympics June 20

McGregor, Hickey shine for Canada in 8-0 win over South Korea at para-hockey worlds

Paralympics June 20

Canada rides power play, experience to win over U.S. in para-hockey worlds opener

Paralympics June 19

Canada kicks off World Para Ice Hockey Championships with a win over USA

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