A standout UNBC women’s basketball alum will be Canada’s flag bearer at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) selected Kady Dandeneau today (Tuesday) to fly the nation’s flag during the opening ceremonies on Thursday.
Dandeneau, is a member of Canada’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team.
“Kady has become a powerful advocate for inclusive sport and an inspiring leader within the para sport community, while Ryan has represented Canada with distinction and humility for more than two decades on the international stage. Together, they embody the values of Team Canada and the Commonwealth movement, and we are proud to have them lead our team into the Opening Ceremony.”
Dandeneau enters Glasgow as one of Canada’s most accomplished para athletes.
A member of Team Canada’s gold medal-winning 3×3 wheelchair basketball team at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, she has also represented Canada at both the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games and captured gold and silver medals at the Parapan American Games.
The Pender Island B.C. product was named Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2020 and MVP of the 2025 IWBF 3×3 Open World Championships.
Dandeneau is equally respected for her leadership off the court as an advocate for inclusive sport and a mentor to young athletes. She currently serves on the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Players’ Commission, helping shape the future of the sport globally.
“Carrying the Canadian flag into the Opening Ceremony is an honour that is difficult to put into words,” said Dandeneau.
“To represent Team Canada and the entire Canadian sport community in this way is incredibly special. I hope this moment inspires young athletes, especially those in adaptive sport, to believe that they belong and that anything is possible. I am proud to carry the flag for all Canadians and to share this experience with Ryan and the entire Team Canada family.”
The Commonwealth Games run from July 23rd to August 2nd, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in 10 sports and six para sports.
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