Canadian Fencing Federation receives funding from the Government of Canada to host the Peter Bakonyi World Cup 2015
February 13, 2015 – Richmond, British Columbia – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament (Richmond), on behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced the Canadian Fencing Federation is receiving funding of $40,000 through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program for the Peter Bakonyi World Cup 2015, which is taking place from February 13 to 15.
“The Peter Bakonyi World Cup 2015 is a unique international sporting event that Canada is proud to host during the Year of Sport. It is an amazing opportunity for our epee athletes, coaches and officials to show their talent on home soil as they prepare for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games and the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games. We are pleased to help make this event possible.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“National sport organizations are essential to Canada’s success as a leading sport nation, and the Canadian Fencing Federation plays a crucial role in developing high-performance athletes to represent us on the international scene. We invite Canadians from the area to come and witness the exploits of some of our best fencing talent.”
—The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) and Member of Parliament (Richmond)
“The Peter Bakonyi World Cup 2015 will be a highlight of international fencing in North America this year. Thanks to the funding and support of the Government of Canada and the excellent partnership between the British Columbia Fencing Federation, Canadian Fencing Federation, City of Richmond, Richmond Olympic Oval, Hosting BC and the host Dynamo Fencing Club, the best fencers on the planet will compete in front of Canadian fans for glory and world ranking points.”
—Igor Gantsevich, Co-Chair, Peter Bakonyi World Cup 2015
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