Athletes

As someone who has lived with a disability all of her life, Sheena Darnley is very familiar with the challenges that come with being recognized as equal to those without disabilities. “I want those who don't know much about parasport to understand that para-athletes are athletes first and foremost,” she says. “We are hardworking and deserving of all the same benefits that sport affords others.”

Darnley’s hard work took her to Norway in 2024 for the World Challenge. She was a member of Canada’s Women's Para Ice Hockey Team which returned home with a silver medal. “It was a great opportunity to perform on a global stage and showcase the skills I’ve worked so hard to develop,” she shares.