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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Paralympian Tokyo 2020 Paris 2024 | Wheelchair Rugby | Good Food Lover, Toronto Sports Fan. My opinions are my own.

Mississauga
Joined June 2012
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Words to live by...
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ARE YOU READY CANADA?!πŸπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‰ For the second time in history, Canada’s Women’s Rugby Team will play in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final this time in front of a crowd of 82,000 β€” the largest audience in women’s rugby history🍁 πŸ—žοΈRead more: bit.ly/4pEQv9t #RWC2025
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Team πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ is ready to compete at the Americas Championship in Brazil β€” the first opportunity to qualify for 2026 Worlds. 
Équipe Canada est prΓͺte Γ  participer aux Championnats des AmΓ©riques Γ  SΓ£o Paulo, au BrΓ©sil, premiΓ¨re Γ©tape vers la qualification pour les Championnats du 🌎
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Listen to this interaction between Coach K and Kobe Bryant in the 2008 Olympics β€œThose are Lakers shots, not shots that are trying to win a Gold Medal. I can’t let you take them” β€œIs that all? I agree. I won’t take them” Players want accountability
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Today is #BellLetsTalk day. Mental well being is crucial to everyone and athletes are no exception. Make sure you take care of your mind the same way you do your body.
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Wheelchair Rugby Canada has extended the deadline to apply for the position of National Team Head Coach. Deadline to apply is Friday, December 20, 2024. Apply here: sirc.ca/jobs/head-coach-nati…
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Canada’s athletes give it their all to represent our country. Increased funding for the Athlete Assistance Program supports them in focusing on what they do bestβ€”compete and win. By investing in them, we’re inspiring the next generation and showing the world what Canada can do.
Minister Qualtrough announces major funding boost for Canada’s high-performance athletes ow.ly/nacE105LECf
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Tonight we celebrated 50 years of Mississauga and recognized important contributions over the years. Β  Thanks to everyone who attended and tuned into our Special Council and 50th anniversary celebration!
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PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby Win: Aug. 30 CAN(54) v GER(47) Next: -G3-Sat, Aug. 31 11:30am ET - v JPN live on the CBC Gem πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ‰ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 #TeamCanada GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby Loss: Aug. 29 CAN(48) v USA(51) Next: -G2-Fri, Aug. 30 11:30am ET - v GER -G3-Sat, Aug. 31 11:30am ET - v JPN πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby LOSS: Aug. 31 CAN(46) v JPN(50) 1W/2L prelim round Next: 5th-8th Placement playoff Sept 1st 5:30am ET - v DEN πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby Win: Aug. 30 CAN(54) v GER(47) Next: -G3-Sat, Aug. 31 11:30am ET - v JPN live on the CBC Gem πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ‰ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 #TeamCanada GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby WIN: Sept 1 CAN(56) v DEN(46) Next: 5/6th Placement playoff Sept 2nd 11:30am ET - v FRANCE πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ‰ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby LOSS: Aug. 31 CAN(46) v JPN(50) 1W/2L prelim round Next: 5th-8th Placement playoff Sept 1st 5:30am ET - v DEN πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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PLY UPDATE - πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ FINAL GAME: #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby LOSS: Monday, Sept 2 CAN(50) v FRA(53) 6th Place Finish 5-8 Rnd #TeamCanada 🍁 is heading home... Appreciate all your hard work - Congratulations! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79
PLY UPDATE: Cheering on #TeamCanada 🍁 #Paralympics #Paris2024 Men's πŸ‰ #WheelchairRugby WIN: Sept 1 CAN(56) v DEN(46) Next: 5/6th Placement playoff Sept 2nd 11:30am ET - v FRANCE πŸŽ‰πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸΏπŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΎπŸŽ‰ #Mississauga proud @EricRodrigues79 GO CANADA GO! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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Today marks departure day for Team Canada as they head to France! To mark this occasion, we introduce you to Joel Ewert, who makes his Paralympic debut at the 2024 Games. πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ
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Julia Hanes wins πŸ₯‡ and sets a new Americas Record (15.36m) in the F33 Javelin Throw at the WPA Paris Grand Prix πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ€― πŸ“Έ: Kenny Zhong
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πŸ‰πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Game Day Alert! πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‰ #TeamCanada is set to take on France on Day 2 of the Wheelchair Rugby Canada Cup! πŸ† Don't miss the action: πŸ•‘ Tip-off: 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST πŸ“Ί Watch it live on the BCWSA YouTube Page: youtube.com/@BCWheelchairSpo… Cheer on our athletes as they battle it out on the court! Let's go, Canada! 🍁πŸ’ͺ #WheelchairRugby #CanadaCup #TeamCanada #BCWSA #LiveStream #RugbyFans
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1-1 on Day 1 we take on France today at 2:00pm PT/ 5:00pm ET – at Richmond, British Columbia
.@WCRugbyCanada lost to the U.S. 53-51 late on Thursday night after beatingΒ Australia 58-54 earlier in the afternoon on Day 1 of the Wheelchair Rugby Canada Cup in Richmond, B.C.,Β on Thursday. The Canadians next play France on Friday at 5 p.m. ET. cbc.ca/sports/paralympics/su…
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The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a big deal, so we're making a big entrance. We’ve renewed our partnership as the Official Airline of @TeamCanada and @cdnparalympics until 2030 and we’re flying Team Canada to Paris 2024 in style! #FlyTheFlag media.aircanada.com/2024-05-…
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Wheelchair Rugby Canada is proud to announce the roster for the 2024 Canada Cup πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ†
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This is Sanjay Malaviya. He’s now given more than $6 million to Canadian Olympians and Paralympians. He made the money for πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Paralympic medals happen. What a difference he’s making. Our conversation from a few months ago.
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Ready to meet the squad? With spirits high, we’re pleased to introduce you to Team Air Canada, all set to soar to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games! #FlytheFlag @TeamCanada @CDNParalympics
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