The young athletes are gathered together, lined up, eager to make their entrance at the official opening ceremony of the Quebec Games Finals. For the vast majority of these athletes in the procession, without realizing it, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment that will rarely be matched in their athletic careers. [...]

In recent weeks, young women have been taking center stage in the media. Montreal, with its Women’s Professional Hockey League team, is showcasing some of the best female hockey players in the world. It’s easier than ever to see these role models of perseverance and determination in person. “Finally,” many will say, “it’s about time!” [...]