• Diverse Dreams: Episode 2 - The Cheapest Dreamers?

  • May 29 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Diverse Dreams: Episode 2 - The Cheapest Dreamers?

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  • Hosted by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Miranda, this episode explores how Canadian society supports its para-athletes, emphasizing the financial and training disparities they face. Canada has hosted numerous major sporting events, but Paralympic athletes still struggle with limited funding and resources. Liam Stanley, a para-athlete, shares his rigorous training routine, highlighting the dedication required without adequate financial support. The episode also discusses the Athlete Assistance Program and recent funding for mental health services for athletes and complexities of the Paralympic classification system and the impact of financial challenges on para-athletes' careers.

    Produced by Tiago Cordeiro and Eva Maia Miranda

    Music: Ages Ago by Brock Hewitt

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