US EditionWestlake, Arendz, Forrest Among Veterans Leading Canada at 2026 Paralympics
Canada’s 50-athlete team includes 21 returnees and 19 debutants, led by multi-medalist veterans to enhance medal prospects at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
- On Feb. 25, 2026, Ottawa announced veteran Paralympians Greg Westlake, Adam Dixon, Mark Arendz and Ina Forrest will lead Canada’s team at the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Games.
- Experience helped shape the roster as Greg Westlake returned from retirement for his sixth Paralympic Winter Games, leading with a gold from 2006, while Arendz and Forrest bring extensive medal histories.
- Canada named a 50‑athlete roster that includes four guides, 21 returnees from the Beijing Games and 19 Paralympic debutants, with medalists Natalie Wilkie, Mollie Jepsen and Collin Cameron showing depth.
- Historic podium finishes mean Westlake and Dixon previously won silver with Canada’s Para hockey team at the Beijing Games, adding to 2014 and 2018 medals.
- With the Games imminent, the Canadian Press reports the Paralympics run March 6‑15, highlighting long‑running rivalries and continuity since Pyeongchang 2018.
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