Qualtrough says Rio Paralympics face challenges, but legacy will be significant
Canada’s sports minister has a deep background in Paralympic sport as an athlete and leader.
Carla Qualtrough says athletes will be able to compete to the best of their abilities in Rio de Janeiro despite the scaling back of the Paralympics in the city.
A swimmer and former head of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, she doesn’t expect competition for medals to be impaired in cash-strapped Rio.
“Make no mistake, there’s been challenges,” Qualtrough told The Canadian Press from Rio.