PARIS — Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada's flag-bearers for Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will compete in his sixth Paralympic Games.
PARIS — Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada's flag-bearers for Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris.The 45-year-old is considered one of the best wheelchair basketball players of all time. Anderson led Canada to three gold medals and a silver in previous appearances.The 31-year-old from Corner Brook, N.L. was born missing her left arm below her elbow.
Anderson and the men's basketball team open against host France at Bercy Arena on Friday, while Roxon's first race is Friday at La Defense Arena. Anderson will carry the flag on the left side of his wheelchair so Roxon can have her right hand on the flagpole.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hoops player Anderson, swimmer Roxon named Canada's Paralympic flag-bearersBasketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris.
Read more »
Hoops player Anderson, swimmer Roxon named Canada's Paralympic flag-bearers in ParisPARIS — Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada's flag-bearers for Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will compete in his sixth Paralympic Games.
Read more »
Hoops player Anderson, swimmer Roxon named Canada's Paralympic flag-bearers in ParisPARIS — Basketball player Patrick Anderson and swimmer Katarina Roxon have been named Canada's flag-bearers for Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Paralympic Games in Paris. Anderson of Fergus, Ont., will compete in his sixth Paralympic Games.
Read more »
Pat Anderson, Katarina Roxon named Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics opening ceremonyFrom left: Wheelchair basketball player Pat Anderson is preparing for his sixth and final Paralympics, while Canadian teammate and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon is set to become the first Canadian female swimmer to compete at five Paralympics.
Read more »
Langley volleyball Paralympian heads to Paris for 3rd GamesCanada's women's sitting volleyball team aims for a medal at Paralympic Games
Read more »
Paris 2024 paralympic village readies for para athletes' imminent arrivalParalympic athletes from around the world will soon gather at the Paralympic Village, a sprawling site set to host 180 delegations and 4,400 athletes during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Read more »