Water Polo Canada – (Ottawa, ON – February 6, 2019) – Water Polo Canada (WPC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its association with Force for another two years, through the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games and until September 2020. Under this agreement, the European-based Water Polo equipment manufacturer remains the official supplier (apparel/clothing) of the WPC National Team Programs. As an official partner of the organization, Force will continue to work with WPC in providing Senior and Age Group National Teams competition and training uniforms.

The Force brand, founded in 2007, takes pride in creating innovative and quality products for high performance and elite athletes. Water Polo Canada National Team athletes had positive comments on the range of products offered by Force over the last two years, and the renewal of this partnership is a great fit for our National Team programs heading towards Tokyo 2020.

In addition to offering equipment for regular UANA and FINA events in 2019 and 2020, Force will also design special field of play uniforms for the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

“We are thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with Force. Over the last two years, we have taken into account the positive feedback from our athletes, and this option appeared as the most logical decision as we continue our journey towards Tokyo 2020. This a great opportunity for both organizations and we are looking forward to another successful collaboration” commented Martin Goulet, Water Polo Canada Executive Director.

“Force is delighted with the renewal of our partnership with Water Polo Canada’s National Team Programs. We are proud of the work that has been done over the last two years, and we are looking forward to continuing working with the teams on their journey towards the 2019 Pan American Games and the 2020 Olympics,” said Goran Ivanovski.

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Water Polo Canada (WPC) is the National Sport Organization for Water Polo in Canada. Its purpose is to nationally lead the growth and the pursuit of excellence for the sport of water polo while respecting the following set of values: Accountability, Commitment, Equity, Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork. Water Polo Canada acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada and of other partners such as Own the Podium, Sport Canada, and the Canadian Olympic Committee.

Contact :  Mylène Turcotte-Fitzgerald, mfitzgerald@waterpolo.ca / 613-748-5682 ext. 325