Twins Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, from Edmonton, Alta., are part of Canada's 3x3 women's basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics.
WATCH: Edmonton basketball stars Katherine Plouffe and Michelle Plouffe will be competing in three-on-three basketball at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. They joined Sarah Ryan to talk about representing Canada on the world stage.The sport made its Olympic debut in Toyko. It’s played on a half-court with one net. Michelle described it as a “fun, fast-paced game.”
The athletes are thrilled to be representing Canada on the world’s biggest stage again. They’re both Olympic veterans.She said their team is close-knit, which boosts chemistry on the court.“We’re a very close group off the court as well,” Michelle said, adding that the teammates “lift each other up and encourage each other.”The longer you play together, the stronger that rapport. And there’s no one closer than a twin.
“We have a chance to be on the podium,” Michelle added with a smile. “We’d be OK passing up the Eiffel Tower.” Katherine and Michelle aren’t the only veterans heading to Paris. Their parents are heading across the pond too.Canada’s got basketball talent: Is it enough to send men’s team to Olympics?Plouffe sisters help Canada advance to women’s 3×3 basketball semifinalRead
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