Hosts Alex Smyth, Nathan Clement, and producer Jeff Ryman break down the most anticipated para sport storylines for 2026. They explore the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina, highlighting potential challenges in Paralympic Village accessibility, snow conditions, and venue readiness.

The team also discusses Canada’s para ice hockey roster aiming to dethrone the U.S., para alpine skiing medal contenders, and the underappreciated athletes poised to make podium finishes. Coverage extends to the 2026 World Championships in wheelchair basketball in Ottawa, showcasing accessible event planning, and the para sport integration at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Para Sport Nation wraps up 2025 with a focused roundtable reflection on the stories that shaped the year in para sport. Alex Smyth, Nathan Clement, and Jeff Ryman highlight Canadian success across world championships, late-season momentum in para biathlon and Nordic skiing, and the growing depth of national programs.

The episode spotlights the inaugural Women’s Para Ice Hockey World Championship as a major step forward, alongside leadership and cultural changes within Canada’s men’s para ice hockey team. Additional discussion covers the return to form of Canada’s para alpine athletes, the mixed doubles wheelchair curling qualification setback, and the rise of young Canadian swimmers.

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In this episode, Alex and Nathan chat with Samuel Charron, captain of Canada’s 7-a-side soccer team. They learn about his journey in the sport, the landscape and evolution of 7-a-side or CP soccer in Canada. Samuel also discusses the importance of grassroots and growing the sport across the country. The guys also play a game of Brand Association, determining whether iconic Canadian brands would be a better sponsor for the Winter or Summer Paralympic Games.

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