We're headed to the boccia court this week to learn more about the sport from 2x Paralympian Alison Levine. Alison competes for Team Canada in the BC4 category in both individual and pairs competitions. We talk about how the sport works, plus, a healthy dose of ball talk!

Follow Alison on Twitter and Insta, and check out her website.

In our history moment this week, Jill looks at the goalball tournaments from Seoul 1988, which includes one team getting expelled from the Games.

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have updates from:

• The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant
• Speed skater Erin Jackson (get well soon!)
• Figure skating analyst Jackie Wong
• Para powerlifter Louise Sugden
• Author Andrew Maraniss — don't forget our Q&A with him on Monday, March 27 at 9pm ET – contact us for the link!

In Paris 2024 news, the torch relay plans to have fewer torches, Lotto Belgium House is a go (it's ticketed, so you may want to subscribe to get program updates), and the Paris 2024 volunteer portal is now open for applications. We have details on that process and what to expect. Remember, if you apply, let us know how it went!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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