OTTAWA – Swimming Canada has nominated a group of 26 athletes who will be focused on contributing to the Canadian medal count when they dive into the pool for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, April 4-15, 2018. The national body for swimming in Canada will field a stellar lineup of 16 women and…
Victoria, BC – The 20th Anniversary of the Victoria Commonwealth Games was celebrated in style today at PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) with an afternoon of activities and sporting events. A ground-breaking ceremony was held for the PISE Track Project, and an official presentation of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to five community…
Congratulations to all of the athletes, coaches and support staff who contributed to Team Canada’s success at the 2014 Commonwealth Games! The full list of medals won by Canadians at the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland: Gold Ryan Cochrane (swimming): Men’s 400m freestyle. Ryan Cocharne (swimming): Men’s 1,500m freestyle. Annabelle Kovacs, Maria Kitkarska, Patricia Bezzoubenko (rhythmic…
Victoria, BC – PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) announced today the celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of the 1994 XV Commonwealth Games that will take place on August 23, 2014 at PISE. The event will acknowledge the organizers, athletes and the 14,000 volunteers who gave their time and commitment to make the 1994 Victoria…
OTTAWA – Cycling Canada and Commonwealth Games Canada today confirmed the 16 cyclists who will compete at the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 3, 2014. Cycling Canada has selected a mix of established performers and young up-and-comers with the potential to win as many as 10 medals in track,…
Victoria, BC – After four exciting days of competition at the Canadian Swimming Trials, Swimming Canada named its national team for the Pan Pacific Championships and nominated athletes for the Commonwealth Games. The meet wrapped up in style at Victoria’s Saanich Commonwealth Place as Ryan Cochrane won his signature event, the 1,500-metre freestyle, in his…