GUADALAJARA, November 8, 2011- The Parapan American Games will be starting soon! Canada will compete in Mexico at the Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games from Nov. 12 to 20, 2011.
One of the largest teams in its history, a total of 207 members, will make up the Canadian delegation, including: 121 athletes, 11 guides/pilots/sports assistants, 73 officials (coaches, managers, support staff, mission staff), a photographer and a videographer.
Here's the latest news on Team Canada:
- The Canadian Team Flag Bearer will be announced at 5 p.m. Central Time Wed. Nov. 9.
- Opening Ceremonies are Sat. Nov. 12.
- Canadian Team List: www.paralympic.ca/en/Guadalajara-2011/Team-Canada-2011.html
- Media Guide: www.paralympic.ca/en/Guadalajara-2011/Media-Centre.html
- For more information, including all results, plus photos and videos available for download, visit www.paralympic.ca/guadalajara2011
Canadian media wishing to interview any member of the Canadian Team at the Parapan American Games are invited to contact the CPC staff members below or Kim McLachlan in Ottawa.
Note: To call Mexican phone numbers from Canada, dial 011 + 52 + the number
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For more information, please contact:
Mark Dottori
Tel in Guadalajara: 011 52 331 602 9302
mdottori@paralympic.ca
Alison Korn
Tel in Guadalajara: 011 52 331 600 9399
akorn@paralympic.ca
Web: Paralympic.ca
Facebook: Facebook.com/CDNParalympics
Twitter: @CDNParalympics
YouTube: YouTube.com/CDNParalympics
