Four coaches connected to Saskatchewan will represent Canada at the Paralympic Games August 24 to September 5 in Tokyo.
The group includes Para swimming coach Eric Kramer, Para athletics lead Carla Nicholls, Para rowing coach John Wetzstein and Para badminton coach Frank Gaudet.
Regina’s Gaudet will accompany Canada’s first-ever Para badminton athlete in the sport’s debut at the Paralympics, while Wetzstein is attending his second-straight Games in Para rowing. In Rio in 2016, he helped Canada to its first-ever medal in the sport. Regina’s Nicholls will attend her first Paralympics after attending three Olympic Games. Para swimming coach of the year in 2017 and 2018, Saskatoon-based coach Kramer is one of three award-winning coaches who will lead the Para swim team in Tokyo.
To learn more about the Saskatchewan coaches, athletes and other members of the contingent, visit cheeronsask.ca. The website documents the athletes, coaches, officials and staff from Saskatchewan on their journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, features a comprehensive schedule specific to the Saskatchewan athletes that includes date, times, viewing options and results and will house daily recaps with results and information specific to the Saskatchewan contingent. It will also feature an aggregate of news from the Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee and National Sport Organizations.
