Regina’s Frank Gaudet has been selected to accompany Canada’s first-ever Para badminton athlete, Olivea Meier at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
The sport is making its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Summer Games and Meier will compete in the women’s SL4 singles tournament. She is currently ranked No. 11 in the world.
Badminton competition in Tokyo begins Sept. 1 with group play matches. The medals will be award in the SL4 event on Sept. 4.
Gaudet will join Para athletics lead Carla Nicholls and Para swimming coach Eric Kramer at the Games.
