– Paralympian Doug Blessin and Paralympian Lyne Tremblay will represent Canada
– The Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games will take place from November 17 to 26
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ – Paralympian Doug Blessin and Paralympian Lyne Tremblay have been nominated to compete for Canada in the sport of para-shooting at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games announced on Wednesday. Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Shooting Federation of Canada.
Santiago 2023 Canadian Parapan American Team — PARATIR
Paralympian Lyne Tremblay and Paralympian Doug Blessin have been nominated to compete for Canada in the sport of para-spinning at the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games. (CNW Group/Canadian Paralympic Committee (Sponsorships)) Doug Blessin — Port Coquitlam, B.C. -B. — SH2 (classification) Lyne Tremblay — Magog, QC — SH2
Blessin is a three-time Paralympian who represented Canada at the Tokyo 2020, Rio 2016 and London 2012 Games. His best performance came in 2016 in Rio, where he finished sixth in the 10m air rifle prone position in category SH2. At the Tokyo Games, he placed 28th after qualifying for the 10m air rifle standing and 50m rifle prone events. He recently competed at the 2023 World Championships in Lima, Peru.
“Competing in the Parapan American Games is not just about winning; it is also a journey full of courage and will, as well as an incredible opportunity to obtain a quota place for the Paralympic Games,” says Blessin. “Every challenge we take on brings us closer to our dreams, and the Parapan American Games will be the stage on which we demonstrate our passion and determination; they will also offer us a springboard towards the Paralympic arena where we will write a page of history. »
Tremblay also participated in three editions of the Paralympic Games. She made her debut in para at the Tokyo 2020 Games and also competed for Canada in para archery at London 2012 and Beijing 2008. In Tokyo, her best result was a 27th place in qualifying in the 10m rifle. air, standing position.
“As always, it will be an honor to represent my country, and I am already looking forward to competing at the Games,” said Tremblay. “I would like to thank Chile for welcoming us. »
Both shooters will be making their Parapan American Games debut, and it will also be a first for Canada in the sport at the Games. Paratir was added to the Parapan American program four years ago.
Blessin and Tremblay will compete in the SH2 category, which includes athletes with physical deficiencies in the upper limbs and for whom the use of a shooting support to support the weapon is necessary. All SH2 category events are mixed competitions. In Santiago, they will take part in the mixed events of 10m air rifle standing, 10m air rifle prone and 50m rifle prone in the SH2 category.
The parair competition will take place from November 18 to 21 in Santiago. The 10m air rifle, standing position is a Paralympic qualifying event at the end of which the winner will obtain a quota place for their country at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
“I am very pleased to welcome Lyne and Doug — the first Canadian para athletes to compete at the Parapan American Games — to the team,” said Karolina Wisniewska, co-chef de mission for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games. are both experienced competitors, who will be a force to be reckoned with in Santiago. I wish them the best of luck at the Games. »
“Congratulations to Doug and Lyne on their nomination to the Parapan American Games,” said Josh Vander Vies, co-chef de mission. “With several Paralympic Games under their belt, it will be fantastic to add the Parapan American Games to their long list of accomplishments. I can’t wait to cheer them on in Santiago. »
The Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games will take place from November 17 to 26, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. Canada is expected to send a team of around 140 athletes.
Prior to official nomination to the Canadian Parapan American Team, all nominations must be submitted for approval to the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
The current list of athletes named to the team is posted HERE. The final list will be communicated before the start of the Games.
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
About the Shooting Federation of Canada: SFC-FTC.ca
SOURCE Canadian Paralympic Committee (Sponsorships)
Information: Contact: Nicole Watts, Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations, Canadian Paralympic Committee, [email protected]613-462-2700
2023-10-25 18:00:00
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