Badminton Canada receives Government of Canada funding to host the Pan American Badminton Championships
October 15, 2014 – Markham, Ontario – Canadian Heritage
Paul Calandra, Member of Parliament (Oak Ridges–Markham), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $20,000 in funding to Badminton Canada. This funding, provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, supports the 2014 Pan American Badminton Championships, which are being held at the Atos Markham Pan Am / Parapan Am Centre in Markham from October 13 to 19, 2014.
“Our Government is proud to support the 2014 Pan American Badminton Championships. This event provides a great opportunity for our athletes to compete against some of the best athletes in the world as they prepare for next year’s Pan Am Games. This event will benefit the development and competitive edge of Canadian badminton players. Good luck to all of the competitors and welcome to all badminton fans.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Hosting international sport events such as the 2014 Pan American Badminton Championship provides an opportunity for our athletes to achieve their podium goals here at home while strengthening our local economy. I welcome everyone to our great city of Markham and I wish all participants great success.”
—Paul Calandra, Member of Parliament (Oak Ridges–Markham)
“The Pan American Badminton Championships are a key yearly event for our elite athletes. These championships are an outstanding opportunity both to host the very first event in the new Markham Pan Am / Parapan Am Centre and for our athletes to compete on home soil. We thank the Government of Canada and all our partners and supporters for making this event possible.”
—Joe Morissette, Executive Director, Badminton Canada
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