Sport Nova Scotia is providing training resources and equipment to para-athlete Chloe Dunbar as she prepares for the Commonwealth Games.

This initiative addresses the systemic barriers para-athletes face when accessing the specialized gear and coaching necessary for international competition. By bridging these gaps, the organization aims to increase inclusion and competitive opportunities for athletes across the province.

Dunbar, a para-athlete from Nova Scotia, is utilizing these supports to pursue her goal of competing on the world stage. The partnership focuses on ensuring that physical and financial hurdles do not prevent talented athletes from reaching their full potential.

These local efforts align with larger national initiatives to support accessible sports. A national collaboration previously secured a grant of $860,000 over three years [1] to improve equipment access for para-athletes across Canada.

Such funding is critical because specialized equipment for para-sports is often prohibitively expensive and difficult to source. The combination of local support from Sport Nova Scotia and broader national funding creates a more sustainable pathway for athletes like Dunbar to move from regional training to global events.

“Sport Nova Scotia is helping bridge the gap for para‑athletes”

The integration of local provincial support with national grants indicates a strategic shift toward reducing the financial burden on individual para-athletes. By institutionalizing access to equipment, Canada is attempting to move from a model of individual charity to one of systemic athletic development.