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Paralympics Paris 2024: Games to be inaugurated with ‘never seen before’ opening ceremony

PARIS, France – Just weeks after hosting the Olympics, the summer of sports in Paris begins its final chapter Wednesday…

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Routliffe sisters pursue lifelong dreams at U.S. Open, Paralympics — at the same time

New York or Paris? That was the question facing Rob Routliffe this summer — one that, on the surface, seemed…

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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…

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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…

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Canadian swimming star Aurèlie Rivard aims to rediscover world-class form in 400m free at Paralympics

There is no doubting Paralympic swimmer Aurèlie Rivard’s proficiency. The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., native is a 10-time Paralympic medallist, half of…

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20 years after she won 6 gold medals in Athens, Chantal Petitclerc continues to champion Paralympics

In 2004, wheelchair sprinter Chantal Petitclerc collected six gold medals in Athens — five of the Paralympic variety, and one…

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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…

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Paralympics Paris Games 2024: Flame begins exceptional journey over land and sea

Two weeks after French star swimmer Léon Marchand extinguished the Olympic flame to close the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is…

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How to connect to the Paralympics

How to watch CBC/Radio-Canada will broadcast more than 140 original hours of coverage, with an additional 2,000 hours of live…

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From fencing in a small-town Sask. church to Paris: Ryan Rousell’s journey to the 2024 Paralympics

Ryan Rousell can often be found at the church in his hometown of Asquith, Sask. That’s because the church in the small…

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