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Over 11,000 spectators attended the gold medal match between the U.S. and Canada at the 2026 Paralympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy — a record crowd for the sport. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin sat down with Islander Grant Boswell, one of two equipment managers for Canada, who played a pivotal role in the silver medal win.