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On Tuesday, more than 1,200 students gathered at the Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard for the biggest day yet of the 42nd Défi Sportif AlterGo. Cheered on by their teachers, caregivers, and parents, they challenged themselves in 8 different sports. In Boucherville,...

In the friendly, cheerful atmosphere of the Claude-Robillard Sports Complex, the Défi Sportif AlterGo’s volunteers greet each other, chat with the AlterGo team, and reconnect with athletes that, in many cases, they have gotten to know over several years. Among the...

The week got off to an exceptional start, as hundreds of young athletes with functional limitations were greeted by the volunteers lined-up to cheer for them. Competing in no less than seven different sports, the School Program is officially underway at the 42nd Défi...

Finishing off the first weekend of the 42nd Défi sportif AlterGo in style, multiple Québec athletes filled the podium of the National Boccia competition at Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard. Meanwhile, at Howie-Morenz Arena, Team Canada’s Blind Hockey team won the...

This year, for the very first time, the school program of the Défi Sportif AlterGo will feature a para-rowing competition. Why para-rowing? Because it is a little-known sport that can be practised by people with a wide range of functional limitations. And also because...

Saturday, April 26, provincial para-athletics athletes braved the rain, chilly weather, and gusty wind on the outdoor track at Complexe Sportif Claude-Robillard for the Chantal Petitclerc Para-athletics Classic. The Paralympic multi-medalist and spokesperson for Défi...

After a superb first day yesterday, the Défi sportif AlterGo continued Saturday, and featured the second intense match of the International Blind Hockey series, as well as skillful National Boccia competitions. The chilly rain couldn’t dampen spirits, as the Chantal...

Liette Marcil was not exactly destined for a career working with disabled youth. Liette was completing her bachelor's degree in physical education when, as part of a course with Claude Lefrançois (a specialist in adapted physical activity and former member of...

The 42nd edition of Défi sportif AlterGo is officially underway! The School Boccia and National Boccia events filled the Complexe sportif Claude-Robilliard with thrills, while a Québec first took place at Howie-Morenz Arena.   International Blind Hockey makes its...