Peter Isherwood

Started: He took up the sport in 2015. (paralympic.ca, 23 Nov 2023) Reason: "I have in some fashion hit a ball with friends or family since I was a kid. My aunt and uncle had [a table tennis table] but I realised there is a big difference between growing up with a table and truly learning the game. What ultimately happened is an invitation to play with some other Para players at a regular game twice a week, where I was being destroyed, and it ignited my competitive spirit. I subscribed to some online coaching channels, started studying wheelchair matches on YouTube and ultimately [began] getting very excited about the sport. I purchased an iPong table tennis robot, got my hands on a table and started practising a lot." (ttcanada.ca, 14 Dec 2020) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (paralympic.ca, 02 Aug 2024) Awards: In 2022 he was named Male Athlete of the Year by Table Tennis Canada. (paralympic.ca, 23 Nov 2023) Additional Info: PARIS 2024 SELECTION He received a Bipartite Commission Invitation slot to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, where he will be making his Paralympic debut at age 47. "When I got the call that I'm going to Paris, I was at a loss for words. So much gets devoted to the sport you love, and the Paralympics is the ultimate goal. I'm so thankful to everyone who helped along the way. I look forward to representing this amazing country on the biggest stage in Para sport." (paralympic.ca, 02 Aug 2024; truenorthsports.substack.com, 02 Aug 2024) OTHER ACTIVITIES In 2021 he became chairperson of the Table Tennis Canada athletes' commission. He has also served as an athlete representative on the board of Table Tennis Canada. (paralympic.ca, 23 Nov 2023; ttcanada.ca, 24 Apr 2021)