TORONTO – The Canadian Olympic Committee issued the following statement today: regarding the update made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the three sports that remain in the running for the 2020 Olympic Games. Among the eight initial contenders, the IOC Executive Board registered three sports on his short list: wrestling, baseball/softball and squash. THE final choice of sport which will be included in the program of the 2020 Olympic Games will be announced as part of the 125th IOC Session, which will take place from 7 to 10 September 2013 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. “We are very pleased that the IOC Executive Board voted to keeping the fight for the final vote, along with two other fantasy sports. "Struggle Canada" has worked hard over the past four months, and we is to be commended for his passion and determination. Our country has a long and proud tradition of excellence in the sport of wrestling. This reputation is based on historical moments such as that when Daniel Igali, inducted into the Temple of Canada's Olympic fame, won our country's first-ever gold medal country in Sydney. Canada has also demonstrated its strength in the sport of wrestling, more recently in London, when Tonya Verbeek and Carol Huynh won silver and bronze respectively, thus adding other medals to their legendary Olympic record. There will still be a lot of work to do between now and until the final decision is made, but I remain confident that in 2020, we celebrate even more great Canadian Olympic wrestling victories. » Marcel Aubut, President, Canadian Olympic Committee - 30 -
— Published on May 30, 2013
