Canada’s para-athletes are ready to go for gold.
The Paralympics open up in Paris on Wednesday.
Canada is sending a contingent of 126 to the games, they’ll take part in 18 different sports.
Our country won five gold and 21 medals at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo.
For the first time, Canadian Paralympians will get paid if they make the podium.
A performance recognition program was created back in January.
Canadian Paralympians will receive $20,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze.
It is equal to the amount Olympian’s receive for reaching the podium.
The games run until September 8.
In the BC4 Boccia pairs, precision and coordination are key, and Canada’s world number 1 ranked duo, Alison Levine and Iulian Ciobanu, are ready to showcase their skills.
Just two days to go in our #GreatnessMovesUs presented by @CanadianTire. #CountdownToGreatness pic.twitter.com/C9iUQYCFz0
— Canadian Paralympic Team (@CDNParalympics) August 26, 2024
The Paralympic Torch has officially arrived in France! 🇫🇷
After a journey through the Channel Tunnel, the flame is now lighting up 12 cities across the country, spreading the spirit of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Let the celebrations begin! 🔥
📸 Paris 2024#Paralympics
— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) August 26, 2024
