COPSIN: PROVIDING AN ESSENTIAL SUPPORT FOR TEAM CANADA ATHLETES FOR PARIS 2024

[WINNIPEG, MB], July 25, 2024 – A key partner of Team Canada 2024, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) supports 90 per cent of the athletes from the Canadian team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With five institutes and two centres covering every region of the country, COPSIN provides invaluable sport science, sport medicine, and pathway support to 283 of the 315 athletes in the Canadian squad both on and off the field of play.

Of the 283 athletes supported by COPSIN, half (142) receive services from more than one member of the Network, illustrating the synergy and alignment of the expertise available. This collaborative approach allows members of the Network to maximize resources and offer customized support, responding to the specific needs of each athlete.

COPSIN’s contribution in supporting Team Canada athletes for the Paris 2024 Games reflects its ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence. By providing world-class performance services and conducting applied sport science research projects, COPSIN makes a significant contribution to Canada’s performance goals on the international sport stage.

42 COPSIN Experts on the Front Line

The commitment of COPSIN members does not stop at preparing athletes for the Games. A total of 42 Network experts will be on the front line to provide direct support and follow-up during the Games. Of these, 13 will be part of the Canadian Olympic Committee mission staff, while 29 are providing services to specific sports. This field support ensures that Team Canada athletes benefit from state-of-the-art technical and scientific knowledge throughout their stay in the “Ville Lumière”.

A Long-Term Commitment to Athlete Development

COPSIN serves as a home base for Canadian athletes, providing consistent support throughout their long-term development pathways. Many athletes have been part of the COPSIN for years, benefiting from tailored services and expertise well before Paris 2024. This deep, ongoing engagement underscores COPSIN’s crucial role in nurturing talent and preparing athletes for peak performance on the global stage.

A Strategic Partnership for Performance

COPSIN plays a key role in Canada’s high-performance sport system. By working closely with National Sport Organizations, Network members ensure a cohesive, integrated approach to athlete development and the promotion of sporting excellence in Canada. Through its actions, the Network demonstrates the importance of collaboration and multidisciplinary expertise in supporting high-performance athletes and those of the next generation on their path to excellence.

COPSIN’s Contribution by the Numbers

• Paris 2024 Olympians Supported by COPSIN
  • Affiliated athletes: 283
  • Athletes supported by more than one COPSIN member: 142
• COPSIN Experts at Paris 2024
  • Total: 42
  • Mission Staff: 13
  • On Sports Support Teams: 29

About The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sports Institute Network (COPSIN)

With seven locations across Canada, the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) partners with National Sport Organizations (NSOs) and the high-performance sport community to deliver world-class performance services and applied sport science research projects.

COPSIN is a key performance partner in the implementation of the priorities of the National High-Performance Strategy including the Game Plan program, mental health and safe sport.

Find out more at www.copsin.ca

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For information:

Carolyn Bronsdon, Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba
PHONE: 204-797-4517
EMAIL: carolyn@cscm.ca