Paralympics

To see some of these athletes performing I could never call them handicapped or crippled as they amaze everyone watching their performance. The people who work with these athletes and preparing them for the games have to be given huge credit for the dedication and expertise they exhibit. The number of venues that are offered are as diverse as the athletes themselves . Watching the visually impaired skiers fly down the giant course with the help of their coach is amazing.

There is a special bond among these athletes and although they compete with all their might they show a comradeship special to these Olympics. Who can forget the hundred meter dash  during the summer games when a runner fell and the leader stopped to help the fallen and continued to win the heat.Canadians can be proud of the manner in which we embrace our athletes and support those less fortunate due to injuries suffered from multiple causes.

There is a large number of our vets who never gave up after terrible injuries suffered in the service of our country and are now representing Canada in another peaceful challenge.All across countries we now have a structure that enables these athletes to train and develop during the years between Olympic years.It has been said that you can judge the heart of a country by the manner in which it treats its elders, young and needy. By the looks of things we do quite well in that department.