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Clark, Canada strong start at IIHF Women’s World Championship Saskatoon forward Emily Clark joined Team Canada for their strong start...

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Game Changers: Enhancing Integrated Support Team Incorporation Workshop

Join us in Regina on Friday, May 2 (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.) for a special workshop hosted by Canadian...

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KidSport Corporate Challenge Amazing Race

We're inviting CSCS athletes to team up and compete in one of two KidSport Corporate Challenges, in either Regina (Thursday,...

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Weekly Roundup – April 2 -8

Canada secures Olympic berth at World Men’s Curling Championship  Canada wrapped their time in Moose Jaw at the BKT World...

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Managing Type 1 diabetes in sport

Whether you're just starting out or already competing at a high level, this free webinar will be packed with practical...

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Calgary is hosting Game Plan Day in Canada

Calling all CSCS senior carded athletes! Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan is excited to offer an exclusive opportunity to attend Game Plan...

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Weekly Roundup – March 26 – April 1 

Hebert, Canada start strong at World Men's Curling Championship  Moose Jaw is hosting the BKT World Men's Curling Championship from...

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National Collaboration Secures $860,000 Grant to Improve Equipment Access for Canada’s Para Athletes

CALGARY — The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), and Red Deer Polytechnic...

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Schwinghammer secures World Circuit podium and much more 

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Weekly Roundup – March 19 – 25

Newman, Team Canada at the U15 Women’s Pan American Championship Regina softball player, Kenzie Newman is representing Team Canada at...

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Weekly Roundup – March 12 – 18

Crozon, Canada golden at FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup Canada brought the heat at the inaugural FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup in Bangkok,...

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Dash dazzles in bronze at World Wheelchair Curling Championship Team Canada wrapped their time at the 2025 World Wheelchair Curling Championship...

Saskatchewan Stories
Empowerment begins with knowledge: Increasing the education surrounding female athletes in sport

The dialogue surrounding female participation in sport is in constant change, evolving as research continues to develop and provide further...

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Dash joins Canada at World Wheelchair Curling Championship Team Canada and Wolseley’s Gil Dash have had a mixed start to...

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Weekly Roundup – Feb. 19-25

Saskatchewan’s time is up at Scotties Tournament of Hearts Saskatchewan’s Team Nacy Martin wrapped their time at the 2025 Scotties...

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Weekly Roundup – Feb. 12 – 18

Saskatchewan takes to Scotties Tournament of Hearts The 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts kicked off on Feb. 14 in Thunder...

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Athlete or coach, the Magus name sets for success

The Magus family has experienced a series of serendipitous moments both on and off the volleyball court. After committing years...

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Weekly Roundup – Feb. 5-11

Canada claims Rivalry Series Title Saskatoon’s Sophie Shirley and Emily Clark wrapped up the fifth and final game of the 2024-25...

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Hudak takes gold Prince Albert’s Brittany Hudak contributed to one of Canada’s four gold medals collected at the IBU Para...

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Black History Month 2025

For almost 50 years, February has marked Black History Month in Canada, which celebrates the contributions that Black Canadians have...

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Santiago 2023 Team Canada Updates – November 20th

November 20, 2023

Photo credit: Angela Burger / Canadian Paralympic Committee

Canada has made its way to the top ten in medal standings, sitting in eighth with 11 medals, three of which are gold.  

Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk, Men’s Wheelchair Basketball   

Regina duo, Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk helped Team Canada to a strong start in Santiago, winning their Saturday and Sunday preliminary games. 

In their first match, Canada dominated Chile 80-17, with ten points scored by Goncin and Ostepchuk not far behind, contributing eight points. During their Sunday game, Goncin scored 17 points and Ostepchuk with seven, taking Canada to their 82-42 win over Venezuela. 

The team will compete in their final preliminary round tonight, against Argentina. 

Keely Shaw, Para Cycling   

Midale’s Shaw competed in her first race of the Games on Sunday. In the C1-C5 road individual time trial, Shaw was edged to a fourth-place finish with a time of 15:34.08. 

Myriam Soliman, Para Swimming 

Myriam Soliman, who trains with the Saskatoon Lasers, finished sixth in her first two races on Saturday and Monday. 

In the 200-metre individual medley final SM7, Soliman finished with a 3:50.47 time. Monday morning, she finished the women’s 100m breaststroke final, swimming a time of 2:20.05.  

Mitch McIntyre, Wheelchair Tennis – Quad Singles & Doubles 

Mitch McIntyre of Esterhazy competed in Monday’s quad singles round of 16 against Ecuador’s Edison Molina. 

Representing Canada, McIntyre came out on top with a 2-0 (6-2, 6-3) finish. He has qualified for Tuesday’s quarterfinals, with his opponent still to be announced. 

Stay caught up with the 2023 Parapan American Games! CBCSports.ca, the free CBC Gem streaming app, the CBC Sports app and CBC TV broadcasting provides live coverage of the Games from Santiago.