As a former member of the Canadian swim team at the 1972 Munich Olympics, I know firsthand the electric thrill of hearing the cheers of Team Canada fans. There’s nothing quite like it. Putting on the maple leaf and stepping out in front of thousands of supporters fills you with pride to be Canadian. And hearing the roar of the crowd gives you an instant jolt of adrenaline that pushes you beyond your limits.

But this past weekend in Halifax, Canadian tennis stars defeated Israel at the Davis Cup but with no fans in the stadium to cheer them on. The last time athletes were forced to compete under such conditions was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, it was not a deadly virus that kept the stands eerily quiet. The decision was made by Tennis Canada due to “ escalating s

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