Karate Canada receives Government of Canada funding to host international championships in Toronto
March 19, 2015 – Toronto – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced $70,000 in support for Karate Canada, through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program, to host the XXIX Senior Pan American Karate Championships.
The event is taking place from March 18 to 21, 2015, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto.
“The Year of Sport in Canada is building momentum, and hosting the XXIX Senior Pan American Karate Championships is a great way to get our athletes ready to compete at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games this summer. I hope all the competitors and spectators enjoy their time in Toronto, and I wish good luck to all the athletes competing.”
—The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)
“Karate Canada is proud to welcome over 300 athletes from 23 Pan American countries to the 2015 Pan American Championships. It is events like this, held on Canadian soil, that reward the hard work and dedication of our high-performance athletes and serve to inspire the next generation. We’d like to acknowledge the financial contribution of the Government of Canada. This support has been instrumental in the successful planning and execution of this world-class event.”
- Dragan Kljenak, President, Karate Canada
Robert Lynch
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Minister of State (Sport)
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