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Harper Government Supports the 2012 FIBT Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup
WHISTLER, BC, Nov. 23, 2012, 2012 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) --
On behalf of the Honourable
BalGosal, Minister of State (Sport), John Weston, Member of Parliament
(West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country), today announced the
Government of Canada's contribution to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton for
the 2012 Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing
(FIBT) Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup in Whistler. This event is
being held on November 23 and 24 at the Whistler Sliding Centre.
"The Government of Canada, through Sport Canada's Hosting Program, is
proud to provide support to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton for the 2012 FIBT
Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup," said Minister of State Gosal. "I
convey my best wishes to our athletes in their pursuit of excellence
here at home in Canada."
"Hosting international sport events like this World Cup offers an
opportunity for our athletes to compete against some of the best in the
world, while bringing about a welcome boost to the local economy," said
Mr. Weston. "Our athletes serve as outstanding role models,
particularly for our young people, and their accomplishments are an
inspiration to Canadians of all ages and abilities. Good luck to all
the competitors."
"Thanks to the Government of Canada's generous financial support, the
nation's bobsleigh and skeleton athletes have celebrated more than 200
international medals around the world over the last decade," said Don
Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton. "Be it
investments in programming through the Own the Podium program, or event
hosting, the Harper Government has given our athletes a competitive
advantage and the determination to see the Canadian flag raised above
the World Cup podium each time we hit the start line. We are excited to
be back at the Whistler Sliding Centre this week to celebrate more
great Canadian sporting moments."
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton is a non-profit organization and the national
governing body for the sports of bobsleigh and skeleton in Canada.
The Government of Canada is the single largest contributor to sport in
Canada and supports participation and excellence from playground to
podium. A contribution of $50,000 in support of this event was provided
to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton through Sport Canada's Hosting Program. The Government of Canada has approved approximately $2.4 million to
Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton in 2012-2013 through the Sport Support Program. In 2011-2012, nearly $657,000 was provided through the Athlete Assistance Program to assist 58 bobsleigh and skeleton athletes with training and living
expenses.
SOURCE: Canadian Heritage
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SOURCE: Canadian Heritage
SOURCE: Government of Canada
Media only, please contact: Jenny Van Alstyne Director of Communications Office of
the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P. Minister of State (Sport) 819-934-1122
jenny.vanalstyne@pch.gc.ca Media Relations Canadian Heritage 819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155 media@pch.gc.ca (This news release is available on the Internet
atwww.canadianheritage.gc.ca underNewsroom.)
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