Parasports
The first US mixed doubles wheelchair curling team, Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt, lost their round-robin matchup to Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6. The contest showcased athletes' triumphs over paralysis and cancer amid record female participation.
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The Kipling Town Council in Saskatchewan has approved a sign at the town's entrance to recognize local wheelchair curler Gilbert Dash for his achievements. Dash, a three-time world champion, will represent Canada at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. His journey from a ski jumping accident to international success highlights resilience in parasports.