The Tokyo Paralympic Games get underway today.
Judo star Priscilla Gagne from Sarnia will be carrying the flag for Canada as the opening ceremonies are set to get started at 7 a.m. our time.
Canada has 128 athletes competing in this year's games.
They are set to wrap up September 5th
Locally, there are two athletes with ties to Niagara competing:
Laura Court from St. Catharines is part of the para-rowing team. She first fell in love with the sport when she was in grade 9 at Ridley College.
Shelley Gautier from Niagara Falls will be competing in para-cycling. She already has a bronze medal to her name from the Rio Games.