Windsor a growing hub for wheelchair sports By Michal Tellos Sports Editor August 6, 2008 Wheelchair sports are growing each year. Need proof? Just take a look at both the city and University of Windsor, where several large-scale wheelchair events have been held here just this summer.
 Near the beginning of July, the Canadian Olympic Trials were held in conjunction with the Canadian Track and Field Championships.
Also, for the second consecutive year, this championship was integrated, that is, inclusive of both able and disabled athletes.
Jeff May, a nationally decorated wheelchair athlete who has won the Ontario Championships 24 times, who has been a Canadian champion, and winner of the Maui Marathon, believes that there is room for much more exposure and publicity. >> | Men's volleyball looks to improve By Michal Tellos
Sports Editor August 6, 2008 In addition to picking up some new players during their off-season, the Lancers men’s volleyball recently took part in a friendly match against Vanguard Volleyball Club in an attempt to better themselves before the season’s commencement.
 The friendly tournament also included local volleyball club teams, but the team to beat was Vanguard, the only volleyball club in central Ohio specifically for men.
“Vanguard Volleyball is a great club only three hours from us. This is a great opportunity for our neighbours to the south and this summer ‘friendly’ (match) is a great way to showcase our campus and for them to see some great athletes,” said Shawn Lippert, assistant coach of the team. >>  | | Campus Kiss | | Summer of Beijing 2008: a survival guide By Peter Henderson
The Fulcrum (University of Ottawa) August 6, 2008 OTTAWA (CUP) – It’s 2008 and the Olympics are upon us once again.
This year’s outing, taking place from Aug. 8–24, is sure to be a spectacle of the highest order. According to former International Olympic Committee President Juan Antonio Samaranch, we are to expect the greatest Games in history. Athletes and heads of state will compete for national glory against the backdrop of China’s first Olympiad.
 Human rights concerns and terrorist threats are sure to keep the eyes of the world focused squarely on Beijing, as an expected 4 billion people tune in to the biggest sporting event of the year.
Unlike the Olympics competitors who have dedicated their lives to excelling at sport, we have taken the scenic route. >> |
