High-Performance

Canada’s top para-badminton athletes are gearing up to compete at the Pan Am Para Badminton Championships 2025, hosted in São Paulo, Brazil. The event brings together elite players from across the Americas and serves as a key step toward future international qualification.

Link to BWF Tournament Page

For Team Canada, the Championships mark a key milestone in the build-up toward upcoming international events, including the next ParaPan Am Games and Paralympic Games qualification cycle. The week-long tournament features both rGroup Stage and Elimination Draws, featuring all all six para-sport categories (SL3, SL4, SU5, SH6, WH1, and WH2).

Representing Canada in São Paulo are:

• William Roussy (Quebec) – SL3
• Colleen Cloëtta (Quebec) – SH6
• Justin Kendrick (Ontario/Quebec) – SH6
• Wyatt Lightfoot (Saskatchewan) – SH6
• Emilien Langelier (Quebec) – SH6
• Anthony Vibol Hay (Quebec) – SH6
• Brooklyn Wolfrey-Allen (Newfoundland) – SH6
• Rishav Sharma (Alberta) – SU5

Together, the Team reflects the strength and growing depth of Canada’s para-badminton program.

“The growth of our para-badminton program over the past few years has been inspiring,” said Mike Luck, High-Performance Director at Badminton Canada. “The 2025 Pan Am Para Badminton Championships are about more than just medals for Team Canada; they serve as a benchmark of progress against the Americas. Every match offers an opportunity to earn ranking points, sharpen skills under pressure, and learn what it takes to reach the world podium.We’re proud of the development of our athletes, and are excited to watch them compete on the Pan Am stage.”

The championships conclude October 26, with Canadian athletes striving to finish strong in São Paulo.