EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 28 MIN
From World Cups to National Championships
from Para Sport Nation · host Accessible Media Inc.
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. Follow Para Sport Nation on YouTube!About AMIAMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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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.
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From World Cups to National Championships
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