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will introduce women to Para sport opportunities
Several female Paralympians will also share their experiences
in sport
$200,000 funding support for the event provided by Sport Canada
OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2021 /CNW/ - With a goal of connecting more women with disabilities to opportunities in Paralympic sport and attracting more female athletes, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is hosting a virtual event this spring specifically for female participants.
“Connection 2021” will feature various information sessions, interactive workshops, and engagement opportunities.
PHOTO: Canadian Paralympic Committee (CNW Group/Canadian Paralympic Committee (Sponsorships))
Taking place over two days, Saturday June 5 and Sunday June 6, the Connection 2021 event will feature various information sessions, interactive workshops, and engagement opportunities. The event will be virtual and is an adapted form of CPC s Paralympian Search series. Called Connection 2021 , the event,
Beijing 2022 runs March 4-13, 2022
- Canadian Paralympic Media Consortium, including CBC/Radio-Canada and AMI, to bring live broadcast coverage of the Games across Canada
OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada s Paralympians will be taking to the slopes, ski course, and ice at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games one year from today, as the countdown clock to the Opening Ceremony officially hit 365 days on Thursday.
Canada’s Paralympians will be taking to the slopes, ski course, and ice at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games one year from today. (CNW Group/Canadian Paralympic Committee (Sponsorships))
The Canadian Paralympic Team is coming off a thrilling, record-breaking performance three years ago in PyeongChang, winning 28 medals with many personal bests and milestones along the way. Despite a lack of competition opportunities over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada s top winter Para athletes continue to train and prepare for the Games, with new