Para Sports in Canada: A Historical Overview

In this episode of Para Sport Nation, hosts Alex Smyth and Nathan Clement are joined by Dr. David Legg, former President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Professor of Sport Management and Adapted Physical Activity at Mount Royal University. Together, they dive into the rich history of adaptive sports in Canada, exploring the origins of adapted physical activity dating back to 1918. They also discuss the search for Canada's first Paralympic athlete, as well as the key historical moments that helped shape the nation's para sport movement. 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.