April 4, 2018
The Friendly Games
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary – From April 4-15, history will be made on the Gold Coast of Australia. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) will welcome more than 6,600 athletes and team officials from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories to the Gold Coast and event cities Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville, to share in the celebration of sport, entertainment and culture.
The largest sporting event to be staged in Australia this decade, GC2018 will feature the largest integrated sports program in Commonwealth Games history, comprising 18 sports and seven para-sports. Canada will field a team of 282 athletes, who are expected to win over 100 medals and contribute to a top 3 standing amongst all nations competing.
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary: @csicalgary
Written by Kristina Groves: @kngrover
Photo by: Dave Holland @csicalgaryphoto
04/04/18