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‘It’s your story’: N.S.-based Paralympian encourages new athletes to try parasport

One year ago, the Paralympic Games weren’t even on 20-year-old Katie Pegg’s radar.  From Scarborough, Ont., Pegg was settling into Halifax…

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Staying on the right side of doping controls can be even more complicated for Para athletes

Anti-doping policy and procedure is a staple in the information diet of Canada’s Paralympians. Early on in athlete’s time in Para…

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Hammer throw, pole vault, fencing, judo: How Olympic sports impact local level athletes

“For the first time ever…” or “For the first time in Canada’s history…” were sayings Canadians got to hear on…

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Refugee athletes deliver ‘message of perseverance’ as they seek medals at Paris Paralympics

Athletes on the Refugee Paralympic Team are looking to send a message of hope as they strive for the podium…

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Sask. Olympian Paige Crozon inspires young athletes at Saskatoon basketball camp

Paige Crozon is in Saskatoon this week after making her Olympic debut in Paris. The 3×3 basketball star brought back…

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Paris 2024: Olympic dreams for Canadian athletes

Runners from 147 countries will follow in the footsteps of Olympic athletes tonight as they take part in what the…

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Paris Olympics: At least 40 athletes test positive for COVID-19

PARIS – Many hoped the Paris Olympics would be the post-COVID-19 Games. Instead they seem to be the “who cares…

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Athletes competing with COVID, restrictions a thing of the past at Paris Olympics

Many hoped the Paris Olympics would be the post-COVID Games. Instead they seem to be the “who cares about COVID”…

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Olympic Games: How sex eligibility rules work for athletes

PARIS – Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for…

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Israeli athletes receive threats in Paris

PARIS – Israel’s Olympic team said some athletes have received threats as they compete in Paris amid larger tensions over…

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