Chief Sport Officer at the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Excited to be on the road to Cortina/ Milano 2026 and LA2028 Views are my own.
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Rencontrez Noah Vucsics : La grandeur nous guide 🇨🇦🏃🏾
@AthleticsCanada I #ParaAthlétisme #ÉquipeParalympiqueCanadienne #Paris2024 #Paralympiques #JeuxParalympiques #Sports #ParaSport #ÉquipeCanada
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Did you recognize a few familiar faces during the @Olympics Opening Ceremony for @Paris2024?
French Para athletes Alexis Hanquinquant (L), Marie-Amelie Le Fur (C) and Nantenin Keita (R) all participated in carrying the Olympic torch.
ALT French Para triathlete Alexis Hanquinquant (L), French para athlete Marie-Amelie Le Fur (C) and French para athlete Nantenin Keita (R) pose with the Olympic torch at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris
ALT A general view as Former World No 1 and French Tennis Player Amelie Mauresmo, Former French Basketball Player Tony Parker, Former French Paralympic Athlete Marie-Amelie Le Fur, Former French Paralympic Athlete Nantenin Keita and French Paralympic Triathlon Athlete Alexis Hanquinquant pass the the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and The Louvre as they carry the Olympic Torch to the Cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Tonight, the Town is lighting up the Civic Centre in vibrant colors to support the @CDNParalympics Team as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in just 50 days. Join in & cheer on Canada's talented athletes! #IGNITEtheLight. More: paralympic.ca/ignitecanada.
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Jul 9 – The bridge will be lit in red, gold & purple for IGNITE Canada for the Canadian Paralympic Team. @CDNParalympics #Paris2024 #Parasport #RoadToParis2024 Paralympic.ca
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Rejoignez-nous pour soutenir les athlètes paralympiques 🇨🇦! Achetez un siège virtuel et aidez-nous à ALLUMER l’étincelle. Remplissons notre stade virtuel de fierté et recueillons 1 M$! Publiez votre siège avec le mot-clic #ALLUMERlétincelle. 🌟 paralympique.ca/inspirer #Paris2024
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
At the request of the @CDNParalympics , City Hall has been illuminated red, gold and violet this evening in support of the Canadian Paralympic Team. Learn more about City illuminations: vaughan.ca/ProtocolServices
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Tonight the #CNTower will be lit red, purple and gold for IGNITE the Light, celebrating 50 days until the Canadian Paralympic Games / Ce soir, la #TourCN sera illuminée en rouge, violet et or pour « IGNITE the Light » célébrant les 50 jours avant les Jeux paralympiques canadiens
ALT Closeup of the CN Tower at night lit purple and red / Gros plan de la Tour CN la nuit, éclairée en violet et rouge
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Inclusif, dynamique, audacieux, voilà l’esprit de La grandeur nous guide. Branchez-vous sur @RC_Sports et @cbcsports pour suivre la route de nos para-athlètes 🇨🇦 vers #Paris2024 et visionnez #LaGrandeurNousGuide ici : Paralympique.ca/LaGrandeurNo… 🏅
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
The countdown is ON⏱
50 days until the #Paris2024 Paralympics 👏🎆 @CDNParalympics
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Exciting sports? Iconic venues? Athletes breaking records? 🤩
There's so much to look forward to at the @Paris2024 Paralympic Games.
#Paralympics
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Get ready to illuminate Canada! 🇨🇦 On July 9, we celebrate 50 days to the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games with #IGNITEtheLight! Over 50 landmarks will shine bright. Join us and share your photos using #CanadianParalympicTeam!
Details 👉 Paralympic.ca/ignitecanada
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Kamylle Frenette achieves a milestone victory on home soil, winning her first World Triathlon Series event. 🥇 Congratulations to Kamylle, Leanne Taylor, and Stefan Daniel for an incredible triple medal performance. 🇨🇦
@TriathlonCanada I #Triathlon
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
💥 HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE! 💥
Para Climbing is now officially part of the Sports Programme of the Paralympic games LA28, following the approval of the International Paralympic Committee.
@LA28 | #WorldClimbing #ParaClimbing #Paralympics #LA28
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Puisque les familles et les proches des athlètes peuvent de nouveau les encourager en personne aux Jeux paralympiques de @Paris2024, nous organiserons des événements à la Maison paralympique du Canada! 🎉🇨🇦
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
With the return of family and friends cheering in person at @Paris2024, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) will be hosting special events at Canada Paralympic House, located at the Canadian Cultural Centre at the Embassy of Canada to France. 🇨🇦🎉🎊
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
At LA28, we’re thinking differently. Today, we’re proud to make history by being the first organizing committee to propose a new sport to the Paralympic program. We’re thrilled to propose Para Climbing for potential inclusion to our 2028 Paralympic Sport Program! #LA28 🦾🦿🧗🧗♀️
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ALT A collage of two photos of para-athletes climbing on an indoor rock wall. On the left, a woman in a white tank top and black climbing shorts grips blue climbing holds. She is a right-hand amputee. On the right, a man in a yellow shirt with black striped sleeves and gray shorts climbs yellow holds. He has a prosthetic right leg. Bold white text reads 'LA28 NEW PARALYMPIC SPORT PROPOSAL' and below, 'PARA CLIMBING.'
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
🏊♀️ Kirby Cote, a true legend in Paralympic swimming, will be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame @sportshall this October! With an astounding 13 medals across 3 Paralympic Games, Kirby’s legacy is truly remarkable. 🇨🇦✨ #ParaSwimming #HallOfFame
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Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Huge congratulations to Kirby Cote, Paralympian in para swimming, for being selected to receive the Order of Sport, marking her induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame! 🇨🇦✨ #HallOfFame #CongratsKirby #ParaSwimming
The Class of 2024 - an outstanding group of athletes, builders, and trailblazers set to receive the Order of Sport, marking their induction into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Spanning a wide array of sports, this diverse group encompasses a rich tapestry of talent, featuring dedicated community builders, innovative sport pioneers, exceptional athletes, and inspirational role models whose contributions transcend the boundaries of sport.
Les intronisés de 2024 - un groupe extraordinaire d’athlètes, bâtisseurs et pionniers qui se verront remettre l’Ordre du Sport, marquant leur intronisation au Panthéon des sports canadiens. Représentant un large éventail de sports, ce groupe diversifié englobe une riche mosaïque de talents, comprenant des bâtisseurs dévoués à la communauté, des pionniers novateurs en sport, des athlètes exceptionnels et des modèles d’inspiration dont les contributions transcendent les frontières du sport.
Athlete | Athlète
Angela Chalmers, Athletics | Athlétisme
Daniel Nestor, Tennis | Tennis
Fred Thomas, Multisport | Multisports
Kirby Cote, Para Swimming | Paranatation
Patrick Chan, Figure Skating | Patinage artistique
Vicky Sunohara, Ice Hockey | Hockey sur glace
Builder | Bâtisseur
Alex Nelson, Indigenous Peoples’ Sport, Soccer | Sports pour les peuples autochtones, Soccer
Dr. Guylaine Demers, Sport Administration | Administration du sport
Trailblazer | Pionnier
Debbie Brill, Athletics | Athlétisme
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Photo Credits (Listed from left to right): CP PHOTO/COC, Canadian Paralympic Committee, AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, BC Sports Hall of Fame, Athletics Canada, Order of Sport Collection - Canadian Museum of History, AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, Yan Doublet, CP PHOTO/COC/Claus Andersen
ALT Collage of the Class of 2024
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
Pendant la #SemaineNationaledelAccessibilité, nous reconnaissons l'impact profond du parasport - il favorise une communauté inclusive pour les personnes en situation de handicap. ❤️
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Vidéo présentée par @GroupeMach
Catherine Gosselin-Després retweeted
GOLDEN IN CALGARY! 🏆
L’OR À CALGARY! 🏆
#Calgary2024 | #ParaIceHockey
