Statement from Premier Sandy Silver offers congratulations to Yukoners at Tokyo Paralympics

Premier Sandy Silver has issued the following statement:

“I would like to extend my wholehearted congratulations to Stephanie Dixon and Jessica Frotten who will represent the Yukon and Canada at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

“I know Stephanie Dixon will do an amazing job in her key role as Chef de Mission for Team Canada at the Games. Through her extensive experience as an athlete at previous Paralympics, as well as her background in coaching and mentoring, I am confident she will lead our national team to a successful and rewarding Games.

“Jessica Frotten’s participation at the Tokyo Games is only the latest in her long list of athletic achievements. Jessica has an illustrious athletic career in wheelchair racing, winning medals at the 2015 Parapan American Games and the 2018 Swiss Grand Prix. Jessica is sure to inspire all Yukoners once again with her grit and determination in Tokyo.”