© Shuji Kajiyama/The Associated Press Zak Madell, seen above during the Tokyo Paralympics, was named player of the game after Canada's 62-46 win over Colombia at the wheelchair rugby world championship on Wednesday. Canada earned a much-needed 62-46 win over Colombia at the wheelchair rugby world championship on Wednesday in Denmark. Canada, ranked sixth, placed fifth at the Tokyo Paralympics and sixth at the last world championship in 2018 in Sydney, Australia, where Japan captured the gold medal. Madell, a three-time Paralympian, acknowledged the importance of the win against Colombia after the game. The top four teams from each group advance to Friday's quarter-final stage, which is being held for the first time at the world championship.

Source: CBC News October 13, 2022 03:10 UTC