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Day 2: Nathan Galarneau-Desjardins Helps Lead Montréal Greys to Para Hockey Win!
We’re still in awe of the exploits of Friday’s school athletes, who displayed undeniable talent! Nevertheless, the Défi Sportif AlterGo continued on Saturday at 2 competition sites. Montréal well-represented in junior para hockey by ambassador Nathan...
Day 1: 41st Défi Sportif AlterGo Opens with Mini-Marathon!
The 41st Défi Sportif AlterGo is now underway! And what better way to kick things off than with one of our flagship events: the mini-marathon! Jarry Park hosts 1,070 school athletes for the mini-marathon Today, more than 1,000 athletes from some 30 schools...
It All Starts Here – 30th Défi Sportif AlterGo for Maxime Gagnon
“Let the 41st Défi Sportif AlterGo begin!” Maxime Gagnon, president and CEO of AlterGo, delivered those words before the distinguished guests in attendance at the opening ceremonies of the mini-marathon, the opening-day event of the 2024 Défi Sportif AlterGo. For the...
6,000 Athletes Expected at the 41st Défi Sportif AlterGo!
Opening day is fast approaching! In 38 days, to be exact. The Défi Sportif AlterGo, Canada’s largest multi-sport event, featuring thousands of athletes from all over the world with functional limitations of all types, returns this year for its 41st edition. From April...
Day Ten: Conclusion of the 40th Défi sportif AlterGo!
Here we are on the final day of the 40th Défi sportif AlterGo! The special anniversary edition of the Défi provided several highlights, and today was no exception. The last day means finals day! The power soccer, wheelchair basketball, para hockey, and boccia finals...
The 40th Défi sportif AlterGo Marks History
Ten days, nine disciplines, and four competition sites. The 40th Défi sportif AlterGo will leave its mark on the 6,000 athletes who participated in the event, regardless of their disabilities. Whether they competed at the school, developmental, or elite levels, they...
Day Nine: Chantal Petitclerc Cheered On the Athletes!
Montréal, April 29, 2023 – Senator and Défi sportif AlterGo spokesperson Chantal Petitclerc came to cheer on the athletes taking part in the Classic that bears her name. The swimming events took place at the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex, while the power soccer and...
The Importance of Para-Athletics to Chantal Petitclerc
On day nine of the 40th Défi sportif AlterGo, the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex was not quite the same without the exuberant energy of the school athletes. But all is not over yet! On Saturday, the Défi sportif AlterGo was proud to present the Chantal Petitclerc...