Athletes

Joshua Gautier doesn’t hesitate when naming his most memorable parasport moment. It was winning gold at the Canadian Boccia Championships last year. “This was my first individual medal at the national championships and it took a lot of hard work and perseverance to get there!” he explains. “I am very proud of this accomplishment!”

Gautier is also committed to encouraging the development of his sport in Ontario. The Niagara resident is doing that as a high-performance athlete and as a member of the Athlete Council for the 2025 Niagara Ontario Parasport Games. “I am very excited that the games are coming to Niagara. I’ve always looked forward to competing at the Ontario Parasport Games which are a great showcase of Ontario athletes and parasports.”