Wheelchair basketball players praise Ottawa accessibility

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Athletes competing at the 2026 IWBF World Championships are praising Ottawa's accessibility as they explore the capital off the court. CTV's Kimberley Fowler reports that the 11-day tournament brought 28 international teams and more than 100,000 visitors to the region. Wheelchair Basketball Canada CEO Wendy Gittens highlighted major accessibility upgrades, including permanent ramps at Carleton University and accommodations directly connected to training courts at the Rogers Centre. Team Great Britain players Laurie Williams and Robyn Love praised the city's flat landscape, accessible public transit, and barrier-free shopping at the Rideau Centre. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: https://www.youtube.com/ctvnews Connect with CTV News Ottawa: For live updates and latest headlines visit: http://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa CTV News Ottawa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ctvnewsottawa CTV News Ottawa on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/CTVOttawa CTV News Ottawa on LinkedIn

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