That’s when you are reminded that the pinnacle of Paralympic sport, like any sport, is cruel and kind all in the same instant. To lose on a day to a better team, it happens in sport and it’s why we play this. RelatedThrough day six, Team Canada has won 14 and is clinging to a top-16 spot in the table, which was their stated goal. A whole new generation of Paralympians have to learn by doing, and it is sometimes a painful lesson. This is a very unique skill we ask of our Paralympic athletes.

Source: National Post September 13, 2016 22:07 UTC