International tournament receives Government of Canada funding
September 18, 2014 – Montréal – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $15,000 in funding for Tennis Canada. This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, supports the hosting of the International Wheelchair Tennis Championships.
This event is being held from September 18 to 21 at the Uniprix Stadium in Montréal.
“Canadians love tennis, and we are very excited that Canada is hosting the world’s best at the International Wheelchair Tennis Championships. Our Government is proud to support Tennis Canada in hosting this event, and fans can look forward to watching some great wheelchair tennis competition at the Uniprix Stadium in Montréal.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“The help we receive from Sport Canada is vital to ensuring the International Wheelchair Tennis Championships in Montréal can take place. This event, which has earned a wonderful reputation internationally over the years, offers our best Canadian players the rare opportunity to play at home in front of friends and family, and to face off against the world’s best.”
—Richard Quirion, Tournament Director, International Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Robert Lynch
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Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
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