On this episode of Parasport Nation, we sit down with Team Canada wheelchair rugby star Matt Debly to dive into his journey from wheelchair basketball at the 2015 Canada Games to scoring a last-second game-winner at the Americas Championship.

Matt shares the adrenaline-fueled story of how he was recruited into wheelchair rugby, his electrifying debut at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and how Canada’s underdog mentality fuels their push towards LA 2028. He opens up about playing short-handed at the 2025 Americas Championship, securing a thrilling bronze medal with just eight players, and what that taught him about grit, heart, and team culture.

We also talk about the changing landscape of Canada’s national team, the rise of new talent, and how new head coach Trevor Hirschfield is shaping the squad post-Zach Madell’s retirement. 🏆

Matt reveals his wheelchair rugby Mount Rushmore, including legends like Garrett Hickling and Riley Batt, and takes us behind the scenes of the loudest, most electric venues he’s ever competed in. Plus, he shares his favorite global food destinations from his travels in parasport — spoiler alert: Paris tops the list!

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On this episode of Para Sport Nation, Alex and Nathan are joined by Hillary Scanlon and Matt Greenwood of the Canadian Women’s Blind Soccer team. From grassroots efforts to competing on the world stage in India, they discuss the challenges of growing the sport, training remotely, and the game-changing support from Canada Soccer. Their dedication is helping pave the way for blind soccer to gain national recognition and funding.

They also dive into how the team is preparing for the World Championships, raising awareness, and breaking down financial barriers to ensure all players can compete. With hopes for Paralympic inclusion by 2032!

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In this episode of PSN, hosts Alex Smyth and Nathan Clement are joined by AMI's Kelly MacDonald, who shares his deep history with goalball and vision impairment (V.I.) sports. From childhood experiences at W. Ross Macdonald School to his thoughts on current media coverage of adaptive sports, Kelly dives into the impact of grassroots exposure and what para sport needs to grow. The episode also highlights Nathan’s exciting recap of Shim’s Ride, a unique paracycling time trial event in Vancouver. He outlines a bold vision to turn the city into a hub for para sport competition—with hopes for deeper athlete fields, classification systems, and international participation. Plus, Alex quizzes Nathan with a fun and challenging round of "Guess That Para Sport,”.

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Canadian Paralympian and World Champion Stefan Daniel joins PSN to share his journey through para-sport, his passion for triathlon, and how he’s navigating the challenges of elite competition post-Paris Paralympics. Alex and Nathan explore Stefan’s training strategies, mental toughness, and how simplifying life outside of sport is his secret to success. Stefan talks about dealing with the "post-Paralympic blues" and shares how shifting his focus to personal happiness has been key to his athletic recovery. He also reflects on his sibling rivalry with his brother Christian, his love for Japanese cuisine, and the most scenic places he’s raced.

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We’re back with more coverage from the 2026 Canadian Paralympic Media Summit! Canadian para ice hockey captain Tyler McGregor sits down with Alex to talk preparation, mindset, and the path to The 2026 Games in Milano Coritna. The newly unveiled 2026 Paralympic medal designs are making waves—are they striking gold or missing the mark? Nathan and Alex weigh in. Plus, it’s time for another round of blind power rankings! This time, Nathan challenges Alex to rank winter para sports!

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Wheelchair rugby star Zak Madell joins the show following his retirement from the national team after an incredible 13-year career. He looks back on his journey, shares highlights from his time on the court, and talks about what’s next in this new chapter of his life. Plus, in honour of Zak’s fashion trends over the years, Alex and Nathan discuss their favourite styles and superstitions leading into competitions.

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In this episode, we bring you more coverage from the 2026 Canadian Paralympic Media Summit! Alex sits down with Para Alpine athletes Mollie Jepsen, Kalle Erickson, and guide Sierra Smith to talk about their seasons so far and how they’re gearing up for Milano Cortina. Then, things take a fun turn as Alex challenges Nathan to blindly power rank five summer para sports!

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Swimming Canada’s new Associate Director of High Performance for the Paralympic Program, Jocelyn Jay, joins Alex and Nathan to chat about stepping into the role, her goals for the future of para swimming, and how her past experience with the National Team and at the 2019 Parapan Am Games has prepared her for this next chapter. Plus, the guys dive into a debate on Hall of Fames after BC Curling’s massive 77-member inaugural class is announced — featuring legends like Sonja Gaudet, Jim Armstrong, Ina Forrest, and Daryl Neighbour from Canada’s 2010 Paralympic gold-medal curling team.

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