Canadian short track speed skater William Dandjinou is sensing that this is a crucial moment for his sport — and in his career.
Dandjinou, a Sherbrooke, Que., native, alongside nine other Canadian skaters, are preparing to take to the ice this weekend in Montreal at iconic Maurice Richard Arena for the first stop in a new series aimed at drawing more attention to the sport. "This is the most important weekend of the year for me.
Well, maybe second most important because the world championships will be massive," Dandjinou told CBC Sports. "But it sets the tone.
It's at home. There will be huge crowds. As a team we want to showcase who we are. We want to affirm that we're still here and here to win." Dandjinou, 23, had a breakout season last year.