A Paralympian’s Positive Account of The Paralympics During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Through the chaos of the Covid-19 pandemic, the organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics managed to put together an incredible event.

Having recently returned from the Paralympics (Sept 2021), I have deep gratitude for the people of Tokyo for hosting such an incredible event. They made us feel welcome and safe and provided spectacular accommodations and venues for us to play the sport that we love. The protocols put in place, made everyone feel very safe and comfortable. 

As a member of Team Canada Women's Sitting Volleyball, I am incredibly proud of our 4th place finish as we did much better than our first Paralympics in Rio, and really excited for the future of our program. After a short rest period, we're ready to get back at it again to prepare for Paris 2024! 

Felicia Voss-Shafiq