Windsor coach: Paralympics failing to spark surge in adaptive sports registrations [Video]

Despite a surge in registrations for local sports such as swimming and gymnastics during the Olympic Games, the head of an adaptive sport program in Windsor says the Paralympic Games aren’t having the same effect.

The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris began Aug. 28 and run until Sept. 8, following the success of the Olympics from Jul. 26 to Aug. 11.

In August, CTV News Windsor reported that youth sport registrations for gymnastics, swimming, and volleyball typically increase during the Olympics.

One Windsor gymnastics coach said at the time that the once-in-four-years surge can financially sustain their club for several years.

However, the head coach of the Rose City Riot Para-Sports Club says his program isn’t seeing the same increase in participation when the Paralympics come around.

“Historically, we haven’t really seen more involvement during the Paralympics or the Olympics at all,” said John Azlen, who also serves as president …