PARALYMPIC AND PARA SPORTS NEWS
Paralympic Torch Relay Visits Lytton and Hope
The Paralympic Flame saw its seventh day of the relay as it reached Lytton and Hope in British Columbia. Lytton is known for hiking and rafting, with trails that go through a variety of terrain and climate conditions. A total of 15 torchbearers were in Lytton, including Andrea Drynock, who at the age of 16 became an athlete in Swimming after losing her legs in a train accident.
IPC Celebrates International Women's Day
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today officially celebrated the United Nations (UN) International Women’s Day for 2010 with a special event held at the Whistler Paralympic Village Plaza in Canada.
Sir Philip Craven Carries Paralympic Torch in Whistler
Today, the 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay arrived in Whistler, igniting an exciting, free and family-focused community celebration featuring local and regional talent in Village Square from 15:00-18:00.
Paralympic Torch in Greater Victoria
Trevor Greene, a former Canadian Forces reservist, and Paralympian Stephanie Dixon were amongst the Torch Bearers on 6 March, moving the Paralymic Flame on its fourth day through Canada, cheered by numerous fans in the streets.
Squamish Welcomes Paralympic Torch
On the fifth day of the Paralympic Torch Relay, the Paralympic Torch stopped in Squamish, the Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.
Paralympic Torch Visits Toronto
On the third day of the Paralympic Torch Relay, the torch paid a visit to Canada’s economic capital, Toronto.
Paralympic Torch Hits Second Stop
The Paralympic Torch Relay was in Quebec City, Canada, for its second stop on 4 March, making it the only visit to a francophone community during the route.