International security company to provide security services that will ensure a safe and welcoming Games
TORONTO, May 14, 2015 /CNW/ - Sword Management has joined the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games as its Official Security Supplier. Sword will provide security services at more than 20 venues in the Greater Toronto Area during the Games.
"We're proud to be part of the largest international multi-sport Games ever held in Canada, and we're pleased to partner with the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) to ensure a safe, enjoyable and welcoming environment for athletes, coaches, team officials and spectators during the TORONTO 2015 Games," said Diarmuid Smyth, chief executive officer of Sword.
"Having a security partner with credibility and international experience is necessary to ensure the Games are fun and welcoming for everyone. We are pleased to welcome Sword to the TORONTO 2015 Games to provide this important service," said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015.
Sword is a leading international provider of security services for renowned global sport events. The company currently provides security and event services to national and international soccer stadiums, for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and has provided security for events such as the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
About TO2015
The TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10–26 and the Parapan American Games August 7–15. The TORONTO 2015 Games are funded by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, as well as Lead Partner CIBC and other partners and sponsors.
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) is tasked with managing and delivering the Games. It is working to bring some of the world's best athletes and artists to the city of Toronto and Greater Golden Horseshoe region, giving Ontarians a unique chance to be part of the action, and making the region a hub for sport.
For more information about the Games, please visit TORONTO2015.org or follow @TO2015, @TO2015_fr (French) or @TO2015_es (Spanish).
SOURCE Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games
Teddy Katz, Director, media relations and chief spokesperson, TO2015, 416.957.2117, [email protected]
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