Arc du Triomphe in Paris showing the Paralympic rings
Photo credit: Chabe01

Queen's and the Paralympics: Watch party

Virtual event

Watch Queen's students and alumni compete in Paris at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games. Athletes will comete in 22 sports at quintessentially Parisian venues across the city. Supporters can cheer on the athletes from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 and watch for free on CBC Gem

Cheer on Anne Fergusson, Sc'17, GDB'17, and Allison Lang, studnet in Certificate in Business, as they compete in women's sitting volleyball. 

The university’s connection to the Paralympics extends beyond the games. Smith School of Business is the Official National Business Education Partner of the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and is a founding partner of Game Plan, Canada’s total athlete wellness program.

Since 2016, 124 athletes have received full tuition awards to attend professional graduate programs, and 130 athletes have received full tuition awards to complete their Certificate in Business (CIB).  

Event Details

Cost
Free