Sports
Richmond’s Ian Chan was a star wheelchair rugby player for Canada.
Photo courtesy Wheelchair Rugby Canada
Paralympian Chan passes suddenly
Canada’s Paralympic community is mourning the
loss of one of its finest athletes following the sudden passing of wheelchair
rugby icon Ian Chan.
The Richmond man passed away March 18 at the
age of 41.
Chan was a world champion and five-time
Paralympian, a strong promoter of his sport and supporter of his fellow
athletes.
Wheelchair Canada described him as “a
consummate professional whose on-court accolades were only surpassed by his
impact off the court.”
“His impact on the wheelchair rugby community
is truly immeasurable and he leaves behind a legacy of excellence and
compassion that many can aspire to.”
Chan was the focus of the documentary “Can’t
Stop/Won’t Stop” which centered on Team Canada’s work ethic on their journey to
the 2008 Beijing Games. He also appeared in the documentary “Murderball.”
Chan was also a multiple winner at the
Richmond Sports Awards.
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