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Founded as a legacy of the inaugural Commonwealth Games in 1930, Commonwealth Sport Canada (CSC) is a founding member of Commonwealth Sport and is responsible for the growth and development of the Commonwealth sport movement in Canada.
Canada Names Five Additional Paralympic Program athletes to the swim team for 2026 Commonwealth Games
Swimming Canada bolsters technical support adding three staff members
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Filion and Benfeito win diving silver at world championship
BARCELONA – Roseline Filion of Laval, Que., and Meaghan Benfeito of Montreal earned the best international result of their eight-year career together on Monday winning the silver medal in the women’s 10-metre synchro at the FINA World Aquatic Championships.
Canada’s Abel and Ware win diving bronze at FINA world championships
BARCELONA – First-year partners Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., and Pamela Ware of Beloeil, Que., made a spectacular comeback to win the bronze medal in the women’s three-metre synchro diving event on Saturday at the FINA World Aquatic Championships.
Water Polo Canada leader chosen as new Swimming Canada CEO
OTTAWA July, 10, 2013 – One of Canada’s best-known and most accomplished leaders in aquatic sports is diving into a new challenge. After five strong years at the helm of Water Polo Canada, Ahmed El-Awadi will become the new CEO of Swimming Canada, the two organizations announced today.
Athletics Canada names Peter Eriksson Head Coach of Olympic and Paralympic programs
Ottawa July 10, 2013 - Athletics Canada, the national governing body for track and field, cross country, road running and road racing, officially announced today the hiring of Peter Eriksson as Olympic and Paralympic Head Coach. Eriksson, from Ottawa, Ont., officially begins in the role August 1.
Sport is the Catalyst
By Aimee Maggiacomo SportWORKS officer | Anguilla on May 3, 2013 “Sport is the catalyst for the once-in-the-lifetime opportunities, where the unimaginable becomes a reality”
Canadian Triathletes Own the Podium at World Cup in Edmonton
EDMONTON—A new generation of Canadian triathletes officially introduced themselves to the world by winning five medals, including a sweep of the women’s podium, at the Edmonton World Cup sprint race, presented by Antrim on Sunday.
Commonwealth Games Canada’s “Game of Life” Run/Walk Series in the National Capital Region on Canada Day 2013
OTTAWA, ON (June 21, 2013) - The 2013 Game of Life Run/Walk Series is taking place in Ottawa and Gatineau on July 1, 2013.
Pearl of Africa 2 To Raise $80,000
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA (May 31, 2013). Commonwealth Games Canada and the Roberto Clemente Foundation in the United States are joining together for the launch of Pearl of Africa Series 2.
Following a 22-year diving career, Alexandre Despatie announces his retirement
“After much internal reflection, I have decided to turn the page and retire from diving. I look forward to new challenges and I think that the time is right for me to step aside,” said Alexandre. “I would have liked to participate in this year’s world championships in Barcelona, but circumstances are such that I am unable to. After diving for all these years, I am satisfied with my career and happy with my decision.
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