Canada participated in the ninth Winter Paralympics in Turin, Italy. Heading the delegation was the Chef de Mission, Marg McGregor. The country's flag bearer at the opening ceremony was Todd Nicholson, captain of the ice sledge hockey team.
Canada entered 35 athletes in the following sports:
Alpine skiing: 7 male, 3 female Ice sledge hockey: 15 male Nordic skiing: 3 male, 2 female Wheelchair curling: 3 male, 2 female
Medallists
Medal Name Sport Event Date Guide: Robin McKeever Cross-country skiing Men's 5 km, visually impaired Guide: Robin McKeever Cross-country skiing Men's 10 km, visually impaired Alpine skiing Women's giant slalom, standing Ice sledge hockey Ice sledge hockey Chris DawGerry AustgardenGary CormackSonja GaudetKaren Blachford Wheelchair curling Wheelchair curling Guide: Robert Taylor Alpine skiing Men's downhill, visually impaired Alpine skiing Women's super-G, standing Guide: Robin McKeever Cross-country skiing Men's 20 km, visually impaired Alpine skiing Women's super-G, sitting Guide: Robin McKeever Biathlon Men's 7.5 km, visually impaired Guide: Robert Taylor Alpine skiing Men's super-G, visually impaired Cross-country skiing Women's 5 km, sitting Cross-country skiing Women's 10 km, sitting
See also 2006 Winter Paralympics Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics
References
External links Torino 2006 Paralympic Games (link dead) International Paralympic Committee Canadian Paralympic Committee