Tokyo Today: Check out what time local athletes are competing at the Paralympics

Check back Monday to Thursday at noon for list of who is competing that evening through following morning

yorkregion.com
Aug. 26, 2021
Jay Gutteridge

Ontario once again contributed a strong contingent of athletes to Canada's Paralympic team, but the 13-hour time difference to Tokyo can make it tough to follow when your local favourites are competing.

We've got you covered with this guide, which we'll update every Monday through Thursday during the games at noon so you can plan your viewing for the week. Looking to catch local athletes in action on weekends? Click here for the weekend schedule, which is updated each Friday at noon during the games.

All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time.

Check below to see if an athlete from your area is competing today, and click on their names for more information.

Swimming
Men's 400m freestyle -- S11 -- heat 1
Aug. 25, 8:55 p.m.

Athletes involved:

Matthew Cabraja, Woodbridge/Brampton

*Men's 400m freestyle -- S11 -- final
Aug. 26, 5 a.m.

Athletes involved:

Matthew Cabraja, Woodbridge/Brampton

Wheelchair basketball
Canada men vs. Spain

Aug. 25, 10:15 p.m.

Athletes involved:

Lee Melymick, Toronto

Blaise Mutware, Toronto

Bo Hedges, Toronto

Wheelchair rugby
Canada vs. United States
Aug. 25, 10:30 p.m.

Athletes involved:

Eric Furtado-Rodrigues, Mississauga

Shayne Smith, Toronto

Travis Murao, Toronto

Cody Caldwell, Peterborough