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IOC, IPC, TOKYO 2020 ORGANISING COMMITTEE AND TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE NEW DATES FOR THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020
Monday, March 30, 2020
THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (IOC), THE INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (IPC), THE TOKYO 2020 ORGANISING COMMITTEE, THE TOKYO METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TODAY AGREED NEW DATES FOR THE GAMES OF THE XXXII OLYMPIAD, IN 2021. THE OLYMPIC GAMES TOKYO 2020 WILL BE CELEBRATED FROM 23 JULY TO 8 AUGUST 2021. THEY ALSO AGREED ON NEW DATES FOR THE PARALYMPIC GAMES, WHICH WILL BE CELEBRATED FROM 24 AUGUST UNTIL 5 SEPTEMBER 2021.
Poisoning the podium
Friday, March 13, 2020
Elite-level sports organizations hit with tsunami of abusive-coaching allegations from disillusioned, damaged athletes
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame celebrates 3 strong women
Thursday, April 26, 2018
New inductees reflect hope that gender equality is becoming a bigger priority in sport
Global News: RBC Training Ground searching for next Olympic talent
Thursday, March 15, 2018
On Saturday, March 17th at the Dakota Community Centre, Olympic officials will be searching for young athletes with raw talent that could be future Olympic stars.
CTV News: The future for Manitoba medalists
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Marlee hears how the Pyeongchang games could impact Manitoba medalists and their sports in the future.
Global News: Paving the path to the podium
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Before Manitobans make the trip to the Olympics or Paralympics, they usually spend some time at the Canadian Sport Centre. The organization has been helping athletes climb the podium for more than 20 years. Global’s Mitch Rosset reports.
Kyla Roy takes third at Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Kyla Roy takes third at Women’s Collegiate Triathlon National Championship | Arizona State University Defends Title at Womens Collegiate Triathlon National Championship
Pyeongchang Winter Olympics 2018: what to know 100 days out
Monday, November 6, 2017
The countdown to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has begun. With 100 days to go, CBC’s Scott Russell was in the South Korean capital with the latest on what’s happening.
Bison Alhaji Mansaray finishes first in men’s high jump at U SPORTS T&F Championships
Saturday, March 11, 2017
GO BISONS (Mar 11) Highlights for Manitoba on day two included fourth year Alhaji Mansaray earning a gold medal with a first place in the men’s high jump with a jump of 2.10m.
Canucks Win Silver and Bronze in Junior Women’s North American Championships
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Canada’s Hannah Henry and Kyla Roy delivered a one-two punch in the junior women’s North American Championship race in Sarasota.
Eight Ends: McEwen, Koe charge out of the gate at Brier
Monday, March 6, 2017
SPORTSNET (Mar 6) The Tim Hortons Brier is now in full swing with Manitoba’s Mike McEwen and Team Canada’s Kevin Koe jumping to the top of the leaderboard with 3-0 starts in St. John’s, N.L.
Bailey Bram, Rebecca Johnston key to Inferno’s repeat hopes
Saturday, March 4, 2017
THE ICE GARDEN (Mar 4) The Calgary Inferno and Les Canadiennes de Montreal will compete in the Clarkson Cup Final on Sunday afternoon in a rematch of last year’s championship.
Niyah Becker named MHSAA athlete of the week
Friday, March 3, 2017
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (Mar 3) Linden Wood’s Niyah Becker is reaching new heights with Vincent Massey Collegiate’s varsity basketball team.
Winnipeg Athletes Recognized
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
MYTOBA.CA (Feb 27) At the end of the 2017 U SPORTS Swimming Championships held at University of Sherbrooke from February 24-26, the Bison rookie women’s swimmer, Kelsey, earned four individual medals in her first appearance at the nationals.
Manitobans to wear maple leaf at women’s world hockey championship
Monday, February 27, 2017
GLOBAL NEWS (Feb 27) Three Manitobans have been chosen to represent Canada at next month’s IIHF Women’s World Championship in Plymouth, Mich. Ste. Anne’s Bailey Bram and Jocelyne Larocque along with…