Para Sport Nation
Para Sport Nation
Accessible Media Inc.
Alex Smyth spotlights upcoming para sport events in Canada and abroad, pulls back the curtain on how para sports are played and interviews para sport athletes, coaches and trainers.
Goalball Worlds Recap & Commonwealth Games Preview
Peter Parsons joins the show to recap last month's 2026 Goalball World Championships in China. Plus, with the Commonwealth Games getting underway this week, Nathan and Alex preview Canada's para-athletes, key storylines, and much more!
Jul 24
28 min
Kady Dandeneau on Canada's World Championship Journey
After helping the Senior Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team earn silver at the Ottawa Invitational, longtime national team member Kady Dandeneau joins to reflect on the tournament and discuss Canada's preparations for the 2026 World Championships this September.
Jul 17
28 min
2026 Montreal Paracanoe World Cup Preview
Para lead and COPAC Chair LA Schmidt joins to preview the 2026 ICF Canoe Sprint & Paracanoe World Cup in Montreal. She shares her perspective on the sport's growing commitment to inclusivity, the excitement of racing in front of a home crowd, and what makes competing on home water such a special experience.
Jul 10
28 min
Canada’s Rising Para Track Star: Chloe Dunbar
Rising Canadian para track star Chloe Dunbar joins the show after medaling at the Canadian Track and Field Championships. She talks about her path to the national team and her upcoming competition at the Commonwealth Games. Plus, Nathan chats about his recent election to the CPC Athletes Council!
Jul 3
28 min
Breaking Barriers in Basketball
It’s an all-basketball episode as we explore the growth of blind basketball in Canada. Eli Bomers, Executive Director of the Blind Basketball Association of Canada, discusses the sport’s rising popularity, while coach Sheldon Guy shares his unique approach to coaching as the only able-bodied basketball coach in North America who identifies as blind.
Jun 26
28 min
Six Months In: Recapping and Previewing Para Sport in 2026
Nathan and Producer Jeff recap the biggest moments from the first six months—including Milano Cortina 2026—and look ahead to major events still to come, from Glasgow to Ottawa. Plus, they discuss Belgium's historic Olympic and Paralympic merger and what it could mean for the future of sport.
Jun 19
28 min
Leanne Taylor and George Quarcoo on Comebacks, Competition, and Growth
Paratriathlon, para athletics, and high-performance sport take center stage as Leanne Taylor and George Quarcoo share how they are navigating competition, recovery, family life, and long-term goals.
Jun 12
28 min
From World Cups to National Championships
In this episode Brianna Hennessy reflects on her Para Canoe World Cup silver medal, and what it means to race at home in Montreal. She also discusses the rapid growth of women’s wheelchair rugby, athlete leadership, and the importance of funding support through CAN Fund. Plus, Jesse McNalley breaks down Ontario’s national championship win, while sharing how he balances roles as an athlete, coach, and development staff member as Canada builds toward the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa.
Jun 5
28 min
Canada’s Sitting Volleyball Leaders Talk Recruitment and Representation
Fresh off a silver medal finish at the USAV Sitting Volleyball Cup in Orlando, Canadian sitting volleyball athletes Allison Lang and Heidi Peters reflect on the team’s growth since the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The conversation explores how the program is adapting after major roster and staff changes while preparing for upcoming international competitions in the Netherlands and China!
May 29
28 min
Recapping OneAbility Games and Wheelchair Rugby Nationals
The Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Championships were held at Carleton University, where the Ontario Thunder came out on top with a victory over Quebec. Ontario Thunder star — and friend of the show — Matt Debly breaks down the championship and shares his thoughts on the event. Plus, Nathan was on site covering the OneAbility Games and talks about his experience from the competition.
May 22
28 min
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