Media Advisory/Photo Opportunity - Canadian Paralympic Committee invites Media to Toronto's Pearson Airport for Official Naming of Canadian Paralympic Team competing in London
From Canada to London - It's lift off for the London 2012 Paralympic Summer Games!
OTTAWA, Aug. 10, 2012 /CNW/ - The Olympics may be nearing their end, but London still looms for the Canadian Paralympic Team!
Canada will bring a total of 145 athletes to compete in 15 sports at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9. The Canadian Paralympic Team will be officially announced on Tuesday, August 14, as Canada's wheelchair basketball players make their way through Pearson Airport in Toronto. Athletes and team leadership will be available for interviews, photos and autographs.
"This airport send-off is a great opportunity for the media and the public to meet several top Canadian athletes and coaches en route to the London 2012 Paralympic Games," says Gaétan Tardif, Chef de Mission for the Canadian Paralympic Team. "Team Canada heads to London with exciting medal potential, ready to do battle with the best in the world."
| WHO: | Henry Storgaard | CEO of the Canadian Paralympic Committee |
| The Honourable Bal Gosal | Minister of State (Sport) | |
| Gaétan Tardif | Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team | |
| Athletes | ||
| Tracey Ferguson, Katie Harnock, | ||
| Tamara Steeves | Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team | |
| Abdi Dini, Brandon Wagner, | ||
| Tyler Miller | Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team | |
| Joel Dembe | Wheelchair Tennis | |
| Brock Richardson | Boccia | |
| Justin Karn | Judo | |
| Coaches | ||
| Jerry Tonello | Head Coach, Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team | |
| Michael Broughton | Assistant Coach, Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team | |
| WHAT: | Canadian Paralympic Team Official Announcement. Interview and photo opportunities. | |
| WHEN & WHERE: | ||
| Tuesday, August 14, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. | ||
| Toronto Pearson Airport, Terminal 1, Departures Gate A (By Air Canada check in) | ||
| ONSITE MEDIA CONTACT - MARK DOTTORI. CELL: 613-294-5961 | ||
| Phone interviews may be arranged by contacting Alison Korn: akorn@paralympic.ca. | ||
About the Canadian Paralympic Committee
The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.
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SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)
For further information: Mark Dottori
Director, Marketing and Communications
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Tel: 613-569-4333 ext. 242
Cell: 613-294-5961
mdottori@paralympic.ca
Alison Korn
Manager, Media Relations
Canadian Paralympic Committee
Tel: 613-569-4333 ext. 243
Cell: 613-298-4927
akorn@paralympic.ca