The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are nearly here, and the excitement is building.Â
As a spirited Wellings community, we’re gearing up to support our incredible Canadian athletes as they strive for gold.Â
This is more than just a sports event;Â
it’s a celebration of dedication, teamwork, and national pride.Â
From thrilling races to breathtaking performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.Â
Canada will participate in various sports at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.Â
Here’s a list of the sports and some of the notable athletes and teams:
- 3×3 Basketball: Featuring athletes like Kacie Bosch and Katherine Plouffe.
- Archery: With competitors such as Eric Peters and Virginie Chénier.
- Artistic Gymnastics: Athletes include Ellie Black and Aurélie Tran.
- Artistic Swimming: Competitors like Jacqueline Simoneau and Audrey Lamothe.
- Athletics: Stars include Andre De Grasse, Damian Warner, and Aaron Brown.
- Badminton: Featuring Michelle Li and Nyl Yakura.
- Basketball (Women): With players like Aaliyah Edwards and Kia Nurse.
- Beach Volleyball
- Boxing
- Breaking
- Canoe/Kayak Slalom and Canoe/Kayak Sprint: Athletes include Connor Fitzpatrick and Pierre-Luc Poulin.
- Cycling – BMX: Molly Simpson.
- Cycling – Mountain Bike: Isabella Holmgren and Gunnar Holmgren.
- Cycling – Road: Mike Woods and Derek Gee.
- Cycling – Track: Lauriane Genest and Kelsey Mitchell.
- Diving: Caeli McKay and Nathan Zsombor-Murray.
- Equestrian: Featuring Jill Irving and Naïma Moreira Laliberté.
- Fencing: Jessica Guo and Daniel Gu.
- Golf: Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson.
- Judo
- Rowing
- Rugby (Women)
- Sailing
- Shooting
- Skateboarding
- Soccer (Women)
- Surfing
- Swimming: Stars like Summer McIntosh, Kylie Masse, and Penny Oleksiak.
- Table Tennis
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Trampoline
- Triathlon
- Volleyball (Men)
- Water Polo (Women)
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Let’s cheer our hearts out and make unforgettable memories together as we support Team Canada in Paris 2024!Â
Go, Canada Go!Â