Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commonwealth Games Canada to announce Flag Bearer for Delhi Games

OTTAWA, September 17, 2010 – Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) will officially announce the Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games on Saturday, September 18th, 2010. The announcement will be made during the Sports Day in Canada broadcast on CBC Television. Team Canada’s Flag Bearer will be interviewed during that broadcast.

Details

DATE    Saturday, September 18th, 2010 
TIME      Between 2:30 and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
EVENT  Sports Day in Canada broadcast on CBC Television

A news release will be issued following the announcement to provide additional background information, relevant quotes, and contact information for interview requests.

About Commonwealth Games Canada
Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) is the international franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth movement in Canada, and an active, contributing member of the Canadian sport community. The mission of Commonwealth Games Canada is to strengthen sport within Canada and throughout the Commonwealth, by participating in the Commonwealth Games and by using sport as a development tool.

Derek Johnston
Commonwealth Games Canada Communications
(613) 837-3377
derek@face-value.ca

Jackie DeSouza
Press Chief
Team Canada Delhi 2010
(416) 997-5006
jackie.desouza@sympatico.ca