Statement by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), on the Announcement of the Members Nominated to the 2012 Canadian Paralympic Rowing Team
OTTAWA, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ – As Minister of State (Sport), I am pleased to congratulate rowing athletes Tony Theriault, David Blair, Meghan Montgomery, Victoria Nolan, Kristen Kit and Joan Reid, who were nominated to the 2012 Canadian Paralympic Team.
As the largest single contributor to sport in this country, our Government is proud to support sport participation and excellence from playground to podium.
Canada is a top sport nation, and I, along with all Canadians, recognize the hard work and dedication of our athletes as they train toward this prestigious milestone in their sport careers.
As Minister of State (Sport), I wish all the best to our Canadian Paralympic Team athletes as they prepare for the Games. I would also like to thank the coaches, family, and officials who support and encourage the athletes who will proudly represent our country.
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Jenny Van Alstyne
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
819-934-1122
jenny.vanalstyne@pch.gc.ca
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Hiho Joan, Congratulations on being named to the Cdn. Paralympic Rowing Team.
Well done and you really are on your way now. I am very proud of you and wish you all the best of good luck in London!!! Cheers, Andy Mather, Vernon, BC
Joan, you are such an inspiration and we wish you all the best!! I hope the heats will run at a good time so your “Excel Fitness” family can cheer you on, together, in REAL time!!!!!!! You will be GREAT!! Enjoy the moment…suck all that positive energy in and EXPLODE into GREATNESS!!! HUGS!!!
Carla Rayner, Rhona Parsons & Rhonda Catt…PLUS the rest of the Excel Family!