MONTREAL — Josh Gautier, Alison Levine and Lance Cryderman had been among the many standout champions this week as Canada’s prime boccia athletes gathered on the 2025 Défi sportif AlterGo Nationwide Open, an occasion filled with fierce battles and rising stars.
Gautier, of Niagara Falls, Ont., captured gold within the BC3 class with a 10-0 victory over Alex Lemaire of Kingsey Falls, Que. Constructing on final yr’s bronze, Gautier credited his adaptability to ground situations for his success.
“All of it labored out. I’m trying ahead to defending the title subsequent yr,” he mentioned.
Montreal’s Levine dominated the BC4 discipline, going undefeated towards a court docket of Paralympic veterans. Teammates Iulian Ciobanu and Marco Dispaltro, additionally of Montreal, earned silver and bronze, respectively.
Cryderman, from Val Caron, Ont., defended his BC1 title with a victory over longtime rival Hanif Mawji of Burnaby, B.C., whereas Kyle Scott of Hamilton, Ont., impressed by claiming bronze.
In BC2 motion, Olivier Roy of Québec Metropolis edged out rival Olivier Dussault for gold, with Danik Allard of Bois-des-Filion, Que., taking bronze.
Montreal’s Ariane Dubuc seized gold within the BC5 division, the place latest classification adjustments reshaped the aggressive panorama. Mégane Ravary captured bronze after a dramatic 5-3 win over Marc-Antoine Goupil.
Within the Open class, Montreal’s Richard Brochu continued his dominance by including one other gold medal to his assortment. Teammates Nancie Caldwell and Ariane Soulard accomplished the rostrum.
Theresa McLeod of Moncton, N.B., captured the occasion’s spirit, noting, “We admire the competitors on the court docket however we additionally all need to be lifted up collectively, as a collective.”
