In what’s being called a game-changing moment in the sporting landscape of the country, Canadian Paralympians are now going to be financially rewarded for medals they win at the Paralympic Games beginning this summer at Paris 2024 and each edition of the Games thereafter.
The new Paralympic Performance Recognition program was announced Wednesday morning at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., with dignitaries, politicians and many athletes on hand.
Canadian Paralympians will now receive $20,000 for winning gold, $15,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze. This is equal to the amount Canadian Olympians receive.
Aurélie Rivard is a 10-time Paralympic medallist
