Ina Forrest, a seasoned wheelchair curler at 63, is set to captain Canada's squad at the upcoming Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. The team, also featuring Mark Ideson, has their sights set on reclaiming the gold medal. Forrest, the oldest member of Canada's Paralympic contingent, has a decorated history in the sport, having secured four consecutive Paralympic medals – two gold and two bronze. However, the last gold medal for Forrest was at the 2014 Games.
Forrest's extensive career is fueled by a combination of enjoyment and the pursuit of success, with the recent years marked by a focus on achieving gold once more.
The Canadian wheelchair curling team's nomination for the Milano Cortina 2026 Games has been confirmed. While a full schedule of their matchups is not yet detailed, initial information points to several key games:
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March 8: Canada versus Norway, scheduled for 6:35 PM.
March 9: Canada faces Sweden at 6:35 PM.
March 10: The team is set to play Latvia at 9:35 AM.
March 11: Canada will compete against South Korea at 1:35 PM.
Forrest, a figure described as a "wheelchair curling legend," has been a consistent presence on the international stage. Her previous Paralympic appearances have yielded significant results, contributing to Canada's reputation in the sport. The team's objective remains clear: to return to the pinnacle of wheelchair curling and secure the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games.