Retirement from sports doesn’t come easy for any athlete, coach, official or volunteer but there comes a time when you just know it’s over.
One such individual who represented Team Canada for an impressive four decades playing Wheelchair Basketball was Patrick Anderson who played for the Senior Men’s National Team.
Wanting to help promote Canadian Athletes who have made their mark in the sport we recently received the following press release from Wheelchair Basketball Canada.
Enjoy the read:
“On behalf of everyone at Wheelchair Basketball Canada, I want to express our deepest gratitude to Patrick Anderson for his incredible contributions to the sport,” said Wendy Gittens, Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO. “We have been truly fortunate to have a front-row seat to witness his greatness as an athlete and share his remarkable journey.
“Patrick not only elevated wheelchair basketball to new heights but has also inspired countless individuals around the world. Patrick’s retirement signals the close of a transformative chapter, but his legacy will continue to inspire athletes for generations.”
Anderson is a three-time Paralympic gold medalist (2000, 2004, 2012) and a 2008 silver medalist. Most recently, he represented Canada at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, playing a key role in the Senior Men’s National Team’s best finish in 12 years.
“You just know. Deep down when the elastic band snaps and you’re like, ‘You know what, it’s just not in me anymore to put in the blood, sweat and tears to represent Canada at the highest level’,” Anderson said. “It’s been an honour to do it for a long time.”
The Fergus, Ont. native admitted the highs of the 2024 season helped cement his decision.
On behalf of Sportswave, thanks for giving your time to help put Canada on the map when it comes to Wheelchair Basketball and we wish you an enjoyable retirement.
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