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The Government of British Columbia Announces Support for the 2018 Canada Cup
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massive-dev | March 21, 2018
On March 10, 2018 at the 2018 Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism announced $115,000 of provincial funding for the Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament.
“We are proud to support the Canada Cup Wheelchair Rugby tournament and welcome some of the best international athletes to B.C.,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. ”As one of the most popular events in wheelchair rugby, this tournament will offer athletes and fans an incredible weekend of fun and action.”
The Province of B.C. is providing $115,000 to the tournament, with $90,000 supplied through the major events hosting program and $25,000 from the Tourism Events Program.
The 2018 Canada Cup runs from June 14-17 in Richmond at the Richmond Olympic Oval, a legacy facility from the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The province is pleased to see the legacy of the Games continue to provide opportunities to host major events, such as the 2018 Canada Cup.
“BC Wheelchair Sports is grateful for the Province of British Columbia’s support of the 2018 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament,” said Gail Hamamoto, executive director, BC Wheelchair Sports and chair of the Canada Cup. “The Canada Cup is a crucial part of Team Canada’s preparation for the World Championships. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to showcase the accessibility of British Columbia to the world, and the potential of athletes with disabilities to all British Columbians, encouraging them to live healthy active lifestyles.“
The Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament is the world’s most prestigious wheelchair rugby tournament after the World Championships and Paralympics. This year’s tournament brings together the world’s best teams for four days of fierce competition and vital preparation ahead of the World Championships in Sydney, Australia.
“Congratulations to everyone whose hard work and dedication will bring them to the Richmond Olympic Oval for these four days of competition,” said Ravi Kahlon, Parliamentary Secretary for Sport and Multiculturalism. “We look forward to welcoming many of the participants from this weekend’s tournament back to B.C. for the 2018 Canada Cup.”
After the announcement, Mr. Kahlon hopped in a rugby chair and gave the sport a try with members of the B.C. Provincial Wheelchair Rugby team.
