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Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport

We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of sport.

Opinion
BY TIM POWERS
August 14, 2024

Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | August 14, 2024

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Qualtrough, a three-time Paralympic medalist, says Tokyo Games can be ‘moment of hope’

Qualtrough, a three-time Paralympic medalist, says Tokyo Games can be ‘moment of hope’

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Paris Olympics reaffirmed the power of sport

We should be thanking Canada's Olympians for the way they've lifted the country, and showed the true potency and goodness of the power of sport.

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