Paris, France: Wheelchair Rugby Canada announces that the following 12 athletes from the national team will be representing Canada at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France. This event will mark the first Paralympics for Joel Ewert, Matt Debly, and Rio Kanda Kovac. 

2024 Paralympic Games Roster: 

• Anthony Letourneau #21 – Boisbriand, QC
• Byron Green #7 – Victoria, BC
• Cody Caldwell #9 – Peterborough, ON
• Eric Rodrigues # 41 Mississauga, ON
• *Joel Ewert #30 – Prince George, BC
• *Matt Debly #31 – Windsor, ON
• Mike Whitehead #8 – Windsor, ON
• Patrice Dagenais #12 – Embrun, ON
• *Rio Kanda Kovac #1 – Toronto, ON
• Travis Murao #2 – Toronto, ON
• Trevor Hirshfield #10 – Parksville, BC
• Zak Madell #33 – Okotoks, AB

*Denotes that they are a first-time Paralympian 

The 2024 Summer Paralympics, also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic games, or Paris 2024 is an upcoming international multi-sports Para sports event, set to be held in Paris, France from August 28th to September 8th, 2024. The Wheelchair Rugby Competition will take place from August 29th to September 2nd , 2024. 

The Pool Draw Results are as follows: 

Pool A	Pool B
Canada	France
United States of America	Australia
Japan	Great Britain
Germany	Denmark

 

Competition Schedule: 

• August 29th: Canada vs USA at 7:30AM ET
• August 30th: Canada vs Germany at 11:30AM ET
• August 31st: Canada vs Japan at 11:30AM ET
• September 1st: Playoffs
• September 2nd: Medal Rounds

About Wheelchair Rugby Canada   

Wheelchair Rugby Canada is the national governing body for the Canadian Heritage Sport of wheelchair rugby. Wheelchair Rugby Canada strives to be a world leader in wheelchair rugby, a respected advocate for wheelchair athletes and a visionary organization committed to excellence in programs from recruitment to retirement. 

Media Contact   

Kevin Caswell   

Communications and Digital Media Intern   

613-371-5167   

communications@wheelchairrugby.ca