A game-changing grant for Canadian Para sport! 🙌
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A new $860K project is set to revolutionize access to high-quality, properly fitted Para sport equipment across Canada. 👏
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Led by the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), and Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), this initiative will use cutting-edge tech—think 3D printing, smart sensors, and advanced design—to ensure athletes have the gear they deserve. 🏒🏋️♂️
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Para athletes often face a major hurdle: equipment that doesn’t fit properly, is expensive, or isn’t easily accessible. This project aims to change that by creating innovative, sport-specific solutions that prioritize comfort, safety, and performance. Starting with Para ice hockey, the research will expand to other sports, making high-performance gear more inclusive than ever. 💪
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With funding from NSERC, Alberta Innovates, and key industry partners, this collab blends sport science, engineering, and man...