Darda Sales
Biography
Darda Sales first made her mark in the sporting world as a Paralympic gold and silver medallist and world record holder in swimming. A dynamic athlete, it wasn’t until her career in the pool was winding down that she considered taking up another sport.
In 2009, Sales was on the lookout for a new challenge and the next chapter in her athletic career began after friends invited her to a local pick-up game of wheelchair basketball. She quickly became a big fan of the fast-paced, physical nature of the sport and went on to compete for Team Ontario at the women’s national championships.
Invites to try out for the national team soon followed and Sales earned a spot on the Senior Women’s National Team in 2014.
She says the opportunity to represent Canada is “the greatest honour an athlete can achieve”. With her successful background in swimming, she has a wealth of experience competing on the international stage and hasn’t ruled out making a return to the Paralympic Games, this time on the hardcourt.
She won a gold medal at the women’s world wheelchair basketball championship with Team Canada in Toronto, Ont. in 2014.
Off the basketball court, Sales enjoys reading, singing and spending time with her three children.
Interesting Facts
- Sales coaches swimming at the London Aquatic Club
- She has travelled to every inhabited continent
Awards / Highlights
- Three-time Paralympian in swimming and a Paralympic gold and silver medallist in the 4 x 100m medley relay in 2000 and 2004, respectively
Major International Competition
| Tournament |  |
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Other |
| Paralympic Games: 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5th (’16) |
| World Championships: 1 | 1 (’14) | 0 | 0 | – |
Statistics
| Year | GP | Min | M/G | Field Goals | 3 Pts | Free Throws | Rebounds | AS | TO | ST | BS | PF | FO | PTS | P/G | |||||
| M/A | % | M/A | % | M/A | % | OR | DR | TOT | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | 3 | 24 | 8:00 | 1/4 | 25 | 0/0 | – | 0/2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 |
| TOTAL | 3 | 24 | 8:00 | 1/4 | 25 | 0/0 | – | 0/2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 |
Legend: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; M/G = Minutes per Game; M/A = Made / Attempted; OR = Offensive Rebounds; DR = Defensive Rebounds; TOT = Total; AS = Assists; TO = Turn Overs; ST = Steals; BS = Blocked Shots;PF = Personal Foul; FO = Foul On; PTS = Points; P/G = Points per Game
Competitive Experience
| Level | Team | Location | Year(s) |
| Club (domestic) | University of Alabama | Alabama (USA) | 2015-Present |
| International | Canada (SWNT) | Canada | 2014-Present |
| Club (domestic) | London Flyers | Ontario | 2009-Present |
Career Notes
2016: 5th place at Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Team Canada)… 4th place at Continental Clash in Worcester, Great Britain (Team Canada)… 4th place at Dutch Battle in Almere, Netherlands (Team Canada)… 4th place at Women’s International Friendly in Lake Placid, United States (Team Canada)… 2nd place at Women’s International Friendly Tournament in Colorado Springs, United States (Team Canada)… 3rd place at Toronto Challenge in Toronto, Canada (Team Canada)…5th place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with Team Ontario in Longueuil, QC (domestic)…
2015: 2nd place at Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada (Team Canada)… 4th place at Osaka Cup in Osaka, Japan (Team Canada)…
2014: 1st place at the World Championship in Toronto, Ont. (Team Canada)… 3rd place at Toronto Challenge in Toronto, Ont. (Team Canada)… 11th place at CWBL National Championship with the London Flyers in Burlington, Ont. (domestic)… 5th place at CWBL Women’s National Championship with Team Ontario in Richmond, B.C. (domestic)…
2013: 6th place at CWBL Women’s Championship with Team Ontario in Longueuil, Que. (domestic)…
2012: 6th place at CWBL Women’s Championship with Team Ontario in Richmond, B.C. (domestic)…