Statement by the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), on the Announcement of the Nominees to the 2012 Canadian Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team

OTTAWA, June 22, 2012 /CNW/ - As Minister of State (Sport), I offer my heartfelt congratulations to wheelchair tennis athletes Joel Dembe and Philippe Bédard, who were today named to the 2012 Canadian Paralympic Team.

Our athletes are an enormous source of pride for all Canadians. That is why the Harper Government is proud to provide our continued support for Paralympic sports and our Canadian Paralympic athletes who will proudly represent our great nation on the world stage.

As Minister of State (Sport), I wish all of our athletes the very best of success as they prepare for this incredible milestone in their sport careers. We will be cheering for you and your teammates this summer as you begin your pursuit for world-class athletic excellence at the Paralympic Games in London.

For more information (media only), please contact: 

Jenny Van Alstyne
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
819-934-1122
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