Athletics Canada receives Government of Canada funding to host the 2014 NACAC U23 Championships in Kamloops
August 8, 2014 – Kamloops, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage
Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $200,000 in funding for Athletics Canada. This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, supports the hosting of the 2014 North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletics Association U23 Championships.
The eighth edition of the NACAC U23 Championships is being held from August 8 to 10, 2014, in Kamloops, British Columbia.
“We are proud to support the 2014 North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association U23 Championships, as they provide an opportunity for our Canadian athletes to compete against the world’s best in front of their family, friends and enthusiastic supporters. Good luck to our athletes and welcome to all of the participants from the Americas and Caribbean countries.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Hosting international sport events such as the NACAC U23 Championships provides an opportunity for our athletes to achieve their podium goals here at home and gives a great boost to our local economy. I welcome everyone to this beautiful region of Kamloops for these championships.”
—Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament (Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo)
“On behalf of Athletics Canada it is my pleasure to recognize and thank the Government of Canada for its ongoing support of athletics.”
—Rob Guy, Chief Executive Officer, Athletics Canada
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