Ontario Para Network (ONPARA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Broughton as Head Coach of the Ontario Women’s Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Team, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael to our coaching team,” said Doug Hannum, Executive Director of ONPARA. “He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, and we… Read More about “ONPARA Announces Michael Broughton as Head Coach of Women’s Provincial Wheelchair Basketball Team”
Join ONPARA and its partners on Saturday, November 7, from 12:30–4:30 p.m. for a free Try It Event at the Toronto Track & Field Centre / Tait McKenzie Centre Gymnasium in North York. Participants will have the opportunity to try wheelchair tennis, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, para athletics and boccia, with all equipment provided. No… Read More about “Join Us for a WC Sport x Para Athletics x Boccia Try It Event on November 7”
Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA is pleased to welcome Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage as a new corporate partner. The partnership will support Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA’s ongoing work to provide opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities across Ontario through wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis. “We are thrilled to welcome Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage to… Read More about “Ontario Wheelchair Sports/ONPARA Welcomes Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage as New Partner”
ONPARA is sharing the following research opportunity from a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Researchers are looking for competitive athletes in Canada, age 16+, who are currently injured (non-concussive) or have experienced an injury within the past 6 months to participate in a study exploring communication with sport medicine providers and/or sport psychologists… Read More about “Research Opportunity: Sport Psychology & Injury Rehabilitation”
Congratulations to Shawn Courchesne (Brampton, ON) on winning the Quad Singles title at the 2026 Birmingham Canadian Wheelchair Tennis Classic, held September 8–11 in Toronto! Shawn capped off a strong week with a 6–1, 6–2 victory over Oliver Cox (UK) in the final to claim the title on home soil. Reflecting on his tournament win,… Read More about “🎾 Shawn Courchesne Wins Birmingham Canadian Classic”
Team Canada has captured silver at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa! The Senior Women’s National Team came within one possession of gold on Saturday, falling 77–76 to the United States in a thrilling championship final. Canada’s silver medal marks the team’s first World Championship podium finish since 2014, when Canada won… Read More about “🥈 Team Canada Wins Silver at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships”
The OTA Wheelchair Championships took place on August 30, bringing wheelchair tennis athletes together for a competitive day on the court. This year’s Championships featured both Men’s and Women’s Singles draws, marking an exciting milestone with the introduction of the first-ever Women’s Singles draw at the event! 🙌 🏆 Congratulations to Our Champions! Men’s Singles… Read More about “🎾🏆 OTA Wheelchair Championships Recap”
Team Canada will take to the world stage on home soil this September, with 10 Ontario athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships in Ottawa. Wheelchair Basketball Canada has announced the 24 athletes who will wear the maple leaf at the World Championships, taking place September 9–19, 2026, in… Read More about “Ontario Athletes Headed to 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships”
Team Canada wrapped up an exciting 3×3 wheelchair basketball competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with the men’s team capturing the bronze medal and the women’s team finishing fourth after a hard-fought tournament. The Canadian men rebounded from a semifinal loss to defeat South Africa 21-8 in the bronze medal game, securing… Read More about “Team Canada Earns Bronze and Fourth-Place Finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games”
Ontario Para Network congratulates the 12 athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) World Championship, taking place August 17–24 in São Paulo, Brazil. The tournament will bring together the top 12 wheelchair rugby nations from around the world as teams compete for the world title. Team Canada will compete in… Read More about “Ontario Athletes Named to Team Canada for 2026 World Wheelchair Rugby Championship”
