As part of Rollt.’s continued coverage of the IPC classification situation, Janet Zeltinger (nee McLachlan) spoke with Dylan Cummings to discuss her thoughts on the current circumstances. Sport has always been an integral part of Zeltinger’s life as she has previously played able-bodied basketball and rugby. However, a severe knee injury that she suffered in […]
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Interview with Joey Johnson: “I hope that IPC and IWBF wake up and realise that this decision isn’t good for the game”
On June 18th, 2020, IWBF released a statement on the first set of decisions made by the IPC regarding the Eligibility Reassessment Process for the Tokyo 2021 Paralympic Games. In the statement it was revealed that 75% of the 134 athletes under review had received a decision from the IPC regarding their eligibility for the […]
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Player statements on the current Paralympics situation
During this troubling time lots of changes are expected to be made in the near future. There is a strong possibility that the Paralympics will be postponed due to this ongoing pandemic. National governing bodies have already came out and said that they will not send athletes to the Games unless it is postponed.
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Interview with Joey Johnson: “If changes have to be made, they should be made post-Tokyo.”
The IPC/IWBF Paralympic classification code debate has been a topic of discussion that has had many wheelchair basketball athletes and fans searching for answers. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings recently spoke with 3x Paralympic gold medalist and all-round legend of the game, Joey Johnson to get his thoughts on the situation.
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Interview with Élodie Tessier: “I am a strong transition player”
Canadian senior national team player, Elodie Tessier will study at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) and play for the Lady Movin’ Mavs next season. She will look to add depth to the team in the hopes of regaining a national championship following the graduations of Abby Dunkin and Rose Hollermann. Rollt.’s Dylan Cummings […]
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Interview with Joey Johnson: “But someday I may get back out there for some fun.”
Joey Johnson, a well-known player in the German league, retired from his active wheelchair basketball career in 2012. You want to know what he has been doing since then? No problem, here’s the interview with Joey about his career as an assistant coach and the upcoming world championship in Hamburg.
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3 Questions to Cindy Ouellet: “I am honoured to represent my country in two Paralympic sports.”
Cindy, you made your Paralympic debut in 2008 already. Referring to an interview you have been giving to Radio Canada, you want to participate in two more Paralympic games. What is giving you the strength to hold up at such a high level of competitive sports for more than ten years already and some more […]
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