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#SportCanada encourages sport participation and excellence. Terms: https://t.co/ca0IF32ux6 FR: @SportCanada_fr #TeamCanada
Gatineau - Québec
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Give it up for Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson! 👏. Their silver medal represents Canada’s first-ever Olympic medal in women’s beach volleyball. 🥈. What an Olympic journey! Congrats! 😎. #TeamCanada | @VBallCanada🏐
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They’ve done it! After 28 years, the Canadian men’s 4 x 100m relay team has reclaimed its spot at the top of the podium! 🥇🥇🥇🥇. Congratulations to Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney, and Andre De Grasse on a historic performance at #Paris2024! . @AthleticsCanada 👟
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Summer McIntosh is making waves at #Paris2024! 🌊 Congratulations on winning Canada's FIRST medal🥈! Go Canada! 🇨🇦. #TeamCanada l @SwimmingCanada
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It’s official! 🎉 The IOC just selected Calgary as one of the candidate cities for the 2026 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games! One step closer towards #Calgary2026.
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Introducing the FIRST ever men’s breaking Olympic CHAMPION: Philip Kim, aka B-Boy Phil Wizard!. Phil stamps his name in Olympic history with his gold medal. Congrats! 🥇. #TeamCanada .#Paris2024
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So beautiful to see our most decorated #TeamCanada entering with so much pride in the stadium at the #PyeongChang2018 Olympic Winter Games #ClosingCeremony. We couldn’t be prouder of each and every athlete who represented Canada in front of the world! .Photo📸: @CBCOlympics
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As part of Transgender Awareness Week, we recognize soccer athlete @TheQuinny5 the first openly transgender person to win an Olympic medal 🇨🇦! #TransAwarenessWeek. 📸 Canada Soccer/ Martin Bazyl
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LEGENDARY 🥈. Tess Routliffe earns a silver medal in the women’s SM7 200m individual medley at #Paris2024! 🇨🇦.After missing out on Tokyo 2020 due to a back injury, this medal is that much sweeter for the para swimming star. Congrats, Tess!.@CDNParalympics🍁 l @SwimmingCanada🏊♀️
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For the 1st time, 🇨🇦 wins 27 medals at the Winter Olympics 🤩. What's even more exceptional is the force that unites the entire delegation. Each athlete in #PyeongChang2018 makes history in its own way and contributes to the development of sport in 🇨🇦. Thank you @teamcanada!
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Sending #CANMNT our warmest support during the FIFA World Cup ⚽ and looking forward to watching Canada compete and make history (again)! #WeCAN 🍁. 📷: @CanadaSoccerEN
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With the swing of a hammer, Ethan Katzberg carves out a place in our sport history at the #Paris2024 Olympic Games!🥇. He becomes the first Canadian to win gold in the men’s hammer throw event. Thanks for making the maple leaf shine bright!🍁. #TeamCanada | @AthleticsCanada
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Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg will carry the Canadian flag today at the #Paris2024 Closing Ceremony! 🇨🇦. Thank you for all the memorable moments! 🤩 #TeamCanada🍁. 📷 Leah Hennel/COC
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We are at a loss for words! 🥉. What a phenomenal final lap at the women’s 200m backstroke event by Kylie Masse. She earns a bronze medal for #TeamCanada!. Congratulations on an impeccable performance, Kylie!. @SwimmingCanada 🏊♀️
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First Games, first medal!🥉. At just 17 years old, Katie Cosgriffe dove into her first Paralympic Games with power, precision, and heart, earning a bronze medal in the women’s 100m butterfly S10 event!. Congratulations, Katie! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!🌟
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Aurélie Rivard finishes 4th in Women's 200m Individual Medley - SM10! This is what concludes her incredible #Tokyo2020 journey. She brings back to 🇨🇦 🥇🥇🥈🥉🥉and friendships to cherish forever. ✈️🧳. What an extraordinary Paralympian. Congratulations! 👏. #SportCanada 🍁
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They are resilient 👌🏽 They are determined 👊 They are united 🤞🏾 They are remarkable 🙌🏼 They are powerful 💪🏼They are #ParaTough! 🇨🇦 #PyeongChang2018 #OpeningCeremony #TeamCanada
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.@tessavirtue and @ScottMoir spotted on ice planet, Hoth? … Seems fitting! Have a great day, Canada and #MayTheFourth be with you! .@SkateCanada
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Christa Deguchi 🤝 Gold medal! 🥇. Congratulations Christa Deguchi on winning Canada's first GOLD medal at #Paris2024 in the Women's - 57kg judo event! You are an absolute legend!. #TeamCanada | @JudoCanada🥋
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🏅🚨FIRST GOLD MEDAL! 🏅🚨 Canada was phenomenal with its breathtaking performances during figure skating team event and won GOLD! Canada it’s time to show @SkateCanada athletes your #WinningFace! .📸 @TeamCanada
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Another historical moment at #Niagara2022. Jaida Lee has become the first ever female to play baseball at the @CanadaGames. Jaida has already inspired so many Canadians and is sure to do the same for years to come. Congratulations Jaida! ⚾️🇨🇦. @2022CanadaGames @GoTeam_NT
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150 games of shinny hockey on the #rideaucanal for Hockey Day in the Capital during #Canada150 How Canadian is that?!?!?! @HockeyCanada
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Marco Arop went to WORK today in the men’s 800m final earning a silver medal for Team Canada! 🥈 . Congratulations on an epic performance! 👏. #TeamCanada | @AthleticsCanada👟
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Do you have a sport project in mind that could improve the health of your community?.
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Leanne Taylor’s triumphant para triathlon debut!🥉. In her first Paralympic Games, Leanne has conquered the Para Triathlon Women’s PTWC event, earning a bronze medal! 🇨🇦. Congratulations Leanne! It is your hard work, determination and unwavering spirit that got you here today!❤️
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#SafeSportDay - Are you a victim of abuse, harassment, or discrimination in a sport environment? Have you witnessed such an incident? . The Canadian Sport Helpline is a free, anonymous, confidential, and independent service. 📱 📧 . ℹ️
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Athletes show off their Olympic and Paralympic rings during #TeamCanada celebration in Ottawa! @TeamCanada #35Mstrong
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Hi mom, hi dad! 👋. The women’s rugby sevens team just won an Olympic silver medal – and they couldn’t have done it without the support of their friends, families and loved ones back home. 🤗❤️ . #TeamCanada | @RugbyCanada 🏉
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A historic moment for Canadian gymnastics! 🇨🇦. Congratulations to the men's artistic gymnastics team on their 8th-place finish in the men's final, Canada’s best result ever in men’s gymnastics!. Their story. Our history. 🍁. 📷 Mark Blinch/COC
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It's getting hot in Tokyo😅, pun intended! Have a look at some memorable #TeamCanada moments on day 2 of the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Games! 👀🥈🥈 #SportCanada. 📸Photo credit: Mark Blinch/COC
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Team Canada’s flag bearer, Maude Charron, is bringing home a silver medal in the women’s 59kg weightlifting event at #Paris2024! 🥈. Congratulations, Maude! 🇨🇦. #TeamCanada🏋️♀️
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Welcome to our new Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, Carla Qualtrough.
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🚨🥈SILVER🥈🚨. When you can shoot 10/10 and ski like @markarendz you absolutely deserve a silver medal in standing para biathlon and the admiration of an entire country! 🇨🇦 . Congrats Mark and @CDNParalympics, you make us proud!. #WinningFace.#PyeongChang2018
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🚨🥇GOLD🥇🚨. 😁😁. They are 2 on the podium but were ☝️ during the spectacular para ski race. The bond between Mac Marcoux and Jack Leitch is strong, almost as strong as the fans who cheered them on in #PyeongChang2018! Congratulations! . First 🥇 medal for Canada!. 🇨🇦|🎿|🏔
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Canada, today is International Day of the Girl. Did you know, that if a girl has not participated in sport by the age of 10, there is only a 10% chance that she will be physically active as an adult. #MakeAnImpact. #GenderEquity #GirlsInSport
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Member of the Order of 🇨🇦, Willie O’Ree was the first Black hockey player to play in the NHL (Jan. 18, 1958). His number 22 will be retired next year (Feb. 18, 2022) in recognition of his contribution to 🏒. Read more: #BHM2021. 📷 @CanadianMint
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🚨🥉BRONZE 🥉🚨At every game, Canadian curling team athletes at #PyeongChang2018 were strategic, showed great focus and now they win the bronze medal 🙌🏼! Congratulations on this success, Canada is very proud of you! 🇨🇦🥌
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Congratulations to #TeamCanada on a remarkable performance! 🥳 Thank you to the athletes, coaches, support staff, and fans – you’ve all made #Paris2024 unforgettable. ✍️ Minister Qualtrough’s statement:
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A proud moment for #TeamCanada 🇨🇦! It's a silver medal for the women's rugby sevens team. They shined at the Olympic Games with a well-deserved medal, tackling every challenge with skill, determination, and heart! ❤️💪 It was incredible to watch – job well done!. @RugbyCanada🏉
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The moment we’ve all been waiting for starts NOW! 🎊 Good luck to all the @TeamCanada athletes at the #PyeongChang2018 Games! 🇨🇦 #OpeningCeremony
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#36Mstrong sending @TeamHoman & @CurlingCanada a nation-wde 👊for @worldcurling title win this morning #OoooCaaannnnaaaddaaaa
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Congratulations to all athletes who went beyond their limits at #InvictusGames and proved once again their physical and mental strength.
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OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS 🥇 . They shot, they scored, and scored again. Their outstanding performance is a true source of inspiration! Our Canadian women’s national ice hockey team has earned that GOLD! Congratulations! 🇨🇦 . #SportCanada | #TeamCanada . 📷 Leah Hennel/COC
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🚨🥉BRONZE🥉🚨. Mollie Jepsen knows how to ⬆️ the bar! She won Canada’s first medal in #PyeonChang2018 on the very first morning of the #Paralympics!. 🇨🇦|🎿|🏔
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After coming so close to the podium in Tokyo, Shelby Newkirk now wins bronze in the women’s 100m backstroke S6 at the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games! 🥉🌊. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement, Shelby! 🌟
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🚨🥇GOLD 🥇🚨 Grace. Class. Perfection. Tessa and Scott, we’ve fallen in love with you all over again❤️.Congratulations!.#VirtueMoir.#PyeongChang2018.#figureskating
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How well would an Olympic medal glide across the ice? Probably not as well as a curling stone, but it’s shiner! 🥌🥉. Congratulations @TeamGushue! You’ve inspired Canada with your performance. 🇨🇦. 📷 Andrew Lahodynskyj/COC
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The past days will remain forever etched in the history of sport and 🇨🇦. Congrats @CDNParalympics for your accomplishments at #PyeongChang2018: 28 medals from a remarkable next generation of athletes coupled with the mentoring from experienced athletes! We’re so proud of you!
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🚨🥇GOLD🥇🚨🚨🥉BRONZE🥉🚨. He loves gooooold! ❤️ Brian McKeever wins is third GOLD of these #Paralympics with his guide Graham Nishikawa in the 10km classic para nordic VI event. Mark Arendz captures BRONZE, his 5️⃣th medal in #PyeongChang2018, in 10km para nordic standing.
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We are thrilled that #FIFA has selected Canada, Mexico, and the United States to co-host the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup! 🎉⚽️ #unity2026 #FIFA2026 @united2026 @CanadaSoccerEN
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The Government of Canada announced today in #Toronto its support for the #United2026 Bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup⚽️ in Canada🇨🇦, Mexico🇲🇽 and the United States🇺🇸. #SupportSport #WorldCup
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Show support for our CDN athletes in #Rio2016 representing 35 million Canadians by sending them a 👊🏻 #35Mstrong
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All of Canada, through the #GoC, contributes to the success and development of its athletes. @TeamCanada's performance at #PyeongChang2018 represents a nationwide effort. 🙌🇨🇦
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This Halloween, we draw inspiration from the #TeamCanada ⭐of today who continue to inspire the next generation of athletes. In case you were wondering, no goals were scored during this session. #GoldenGlove 🎃⚽👋. 📷 (left): Canadian Olympic Committee
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They are strong. They are fast. They are committed. 🙌 We are proud of our para-athletes and today, we celebrate International Day of #PersonsWithDisabilities! #IDPD2018 @CDNParalympics #SupportSport
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Once again, Aurélie Rivard is making her mark in the #Tokyo2020 pool with another 🥇+ new world record! (Women’s 400m Freestyle S10). Through your performances, you’re sending tons of positive vibes back home! It feels good! Thank you and congrats Aurélie! 🙌 . #SportCanada 🍁
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Did you guess that 🇨🇦 would not only have 1, but 2 flag-bearers for the Olympic Winter Games #PyeongChang2018? Their great performances and strong passion is just what @TeamCanada is all about! Congrats @tessavirtue and @ScottMoir!
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TODAY IS THE DAY! . The #Niagara2022 Canada Summer Games are about to kick off and this is how we feel about it 🥳. #CanadaGames #SportCanada @CanadaGames @2022CanadaGames
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Today we celebrate #TerryFox and his hope for millions of Canadians. @TerryFoxCanada
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I think we speak for everyone when we say that it is equally humbling to have athletes like @jjonescurl represent our country. #SportCanada is so proud to have incredible #TeamCanada role models for our Canadian youth to look up to. 🇨🇦. @CurlingCanada | @TeamCanada
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The first indoor hockey game in Canada was 140 years ago today in @Montreal #YearofSport @HockeyCanada @IIHFHockey
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It’s getting real! Only 5 days to go before the best para athletes in the world compete at #Tokyo2020. 128 Canadian athletes and guides will compete in 18 sports. They will be supported in Tokyo by 113 coaches and support staff. The Dreamteam!. #SportCanada
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The #GC announces increased funding for Canadian athletes through the Athletes Assistance Program #AAP #SupportSport
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Priscilla Gagné wins her first medal at #Paralympics! Canada's flag bearer will come back home with a silver medal 🥈! Thank you for inspiring so many Canadians and congratulations!👏👏 #Tokyo2020. #SportCanada🍁@JudoCanada
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This #AsianHeritageMonth we celebrate Canadian figure skater, Patrick Chan! ⛸️🍁. - 3x World champion.- Triple Olympic medalist.- 10X Canadian champion. Off the ice, he has also received numerous awards and recognitions for his impact in the community.
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Team Canada takes the hammer throw crown at #Paris2024! 🥇🥇. Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers achieved a full sweep, winning gold in both the men and women events. 🔨. It’s only the third time in history that a nation has won gold in both categories!
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#WelcomeCeremony vibes from #PyeongChang2018 . 🔴⚪️|🎉. 55 Canadian🇨🇦 athletes are more than ready to represent @Canada at the Paralympic Winter Games. Check out our pictures from the event on Instagram:
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It's no secret that Canadians are passionate about curling. We can't wait to cheer on our wheelchair curling team at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. The Games will begin on March 4th! 👏. #SportCanada 🍁 l @CurlingCanada 🥌.
Today is #CurlingIsCoolDay. Isn’t it obvious? C’mon, sliding a 19kg chunk of granite down a 44m sheet of ice and putting it on target? It’s even cool enough for the Olympics. @CanadianMint
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🚨🥇GOLD🥇🚨What a wonderful way to end your first Games, Natalie Wilkie! Your Paralympic career is very promising and we will continue to support you so that you can continue to represent your country as you do so well! Congrats Natalie! #PyeongChang2018 #WinningFace
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🚨🥉BRONZE 🥉🚨. When you shoot for the stars, you might land on the podium at #PyeongChang2018 - ask Colin Cameron about it! Competing in para biathlon for only 2 years, his amazing performance in sitting biathlon this morning is a good way to start his #Paralympics career 👀!
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🚨FIRST MEDAL🚨is always so exciting! But, TWO medals…😳😱😃😅! Congrats to @MaxParrot🥈& @markmcmorris 🥉for your medal performances in snowboard slopestyle! Canada was well represented and we’re so proud of you!#PyeongChang2018📷: chriswitwicki/IG @CanadaSnowboard @TeamCanada
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Final mixed doubles curling it is for Canada!🏅 Best of luck to @LKLawes and @johnnymocurler in this historical Olympic curling event! #WinningFace 🇨🇦🥌
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#AsianHeritageMonth - At 4-foot-10, Susana Yuen was able to demonstrate that it’s not the physical size that counts but the determination that one carries within oneself. A source of inspiration for all Canadian female hockey players. #DiversityIsOurStrength. 📷Frank Gunn
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#DYK: If by the age of 10 a girl has yet to participate in sport, there is only a 10% chance she will be physically active as an adult. Tell the WG on #GenderEquity in Sport how you think we can increase 👩’s participation in sport: #EquityinSport
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Congratulations to Mollie Jepsen on being named Canada’s Closing Ceremony flag bearer for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games! 🇨🇦👏. Details: 📸Dave Holland/CPC
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Brianna Hennessy paddled her way in history at #Paris2024! 🚣♀️. The Ottawa athlete secured #TeamCanada first-ever Paralympic medal in the sport of para canoe by winning silver in the women’s va’a single 200m VL2 event! Congrats!🥈🌟
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314 Canadian athletes – each with their own Olympic story. Their passion brought a nation to its feet
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Great news! Sport Concussion Protocols are now adopted by National Sport Organizations in Canada. Learn more 👉 #HeadstrongCanada #SupportSport
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Skip @BradGushue of #TeamCanada says @TeamGushue will do everything they can to make sure they are ready. We say, we will do everything we can to make sure they feel our support from home. Go Canada Go! 🇨🇦 #SportCanada . @CurlingCanada
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🚨🥇GOLD🥇🚨 @brianmckeever led the Canadian delegation at the opening ceremony and led today at the 20km Paracross-country skiing, accompanied by his guide @GrahamNishikawa! With 14 medals, he becomes Canada’s most decorated winter Paralympian! 🙌🏼
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"Our goal, the podium"? ✅ . Congratulations to Nicolas-Guy Turbide who won the silver medal 🥈 in the 100-m backstroke S13!. Shoutout to coach Claude Lamy at CSQ in Cap-Rouge for giving him the passion for swimming.👋. #SportCanada🍁l @SwimmingCanada 🏊♂️
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Congratulations Brian McKeever! Canada’s flag-bearer for the #OpeningCeremony of the #PyeongChang2018 Paralympic Winter Games!. 📌13 Paralympic medals in four Games.📌Named to both the Olympic and Paralympic teams in 2010.📌Competed at every World Championships since 2003. 🎿
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call G O L D !!! 🇨🇦🥇67 - 64🥇🇨🇦 #Lima2019 #JugamosTodos @CDNParalympics @WCBballcanada
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We mark an important step in our collective efforts to build stronger Indigenous sport programming – Min Qualtrough
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A historical moment!! 🥍. Box lacrosse, Canada’s national summer sport, has officially made its return at the @2022CanadaGames. The opening matches were played by women, yet another first in the history of the #CanadaGames! 🇨🇦
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Today marks International Day of #PersonsWithDisabilities. Let’s recognize the invaluable contributions of athletes with disabilities to the fabric of Canadian society!. #SportCanada 🍁 l #IDPD
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It’s our time to shine!. History will be made at the #Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games. Bring on the Games! Go Canada Go! 🍁. #SportCanada | @CDNParalympics. 📸 Photo credit: Dave Holland/Canadian Paralympic Committee
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Shout out to the coaches, families, friends, who play a crucial role behind the scenes in the success of Canada’s athletes! . On that note, here’s your recap of day 3 of #Tokyo2020 Paralympic Games! . 📷Canadian Paralympic Committee.📷🚴♀️: Jean-Baptiste Benavent/Cycling Canada
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#TeamCanada just got a whole lot shinier! 🥉 What an amazing performance by @jessicaklimkait , Canada’s first female Olympic judo medalist! 🥋👏. #SportCanada l @JudoCanada . 📸 Photo credit: Stephen Hosier/COC
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Drumroll please… Introducing YOUR #TeamCanada for the #Paris2024 Olympic Games 🇨🇦. 338 athletes, 338 reasons to celebrate! Congratulations to all! The countdown is officially on. #9daystogo 👀. ➡️ Get to know @TeamCanada:
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Tonight, they dazzled us to the rhythm of the rumba, salsa and cha-cha in the short dance! 💃🕺Congratulations to our ice dance couples who all qualify for the free dance tomorrow 8 p.m. ET! 😍⛸️ #WorldRecord #PyeongChang2018 .Photos📸: @TeamCanada
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The Games are here! The 2022 Paralympic Winter Games have officially begun. Our athletes are ready to shine and give us quite a show! Go Canada!. #SportCanada 🍁 l @CDNParalympics. 📷: Angela B Photography /CPC
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Stefan Daniel wins 🥉 in para triathlon men’s PTS5! What a performance in extreme heat! 🔥 👏 . DYK? When Daniel was younger, local coach Stephen Burke helped him modify a racing bicycle to accommodate his disability and from there, his triathlon career took off. #SportCanada🍁
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Obrigado (thank you) to each of Canada’s 162 Paralympians in Rio for sharing their story with us. #35Mstrong
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Are you as impressed as we are by the performances of @CDNParalympics at #PyeongChang2018? 🙌🏼Well, they continue tonight and tomorrow 📺🇨🇦: para cross-country skiing, para-alpine skiing and wheelchair curling!
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The Government of Canada is proud to support a Calgary bid to host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games! #Calgary2026 #SupportSport
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