Government of Canada Supports the First-Round Matches of the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group

Canada takes on Japan in first round

(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/06/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced a contribution of $50,000 to Tennis Canada, through Sport Canada's Hosting Program, to support the first-round World Group matches of the 2015 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas. The matches are taking place in Vancouver from March 6 to 8, 2015.

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"The Government of Canada is pleased to support this prestigious international event featuring Canada against Japan. Tennis is on the rise in Canada, thanks in large part to the incredible players who will be representing Canada in the Davis Cup. During the Year of Sport in Canada, we are celebrating sport, our athletes and the role they play in helping define our cultural identity."

- The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport)

"Tennis Canada is extremely grateful to the Government of Canada for providing us with this generous funding to assist with the hosting of our upcoming Davis Cup matches against Japan. This contribution will help ensure that we hold a world-class event that will showcase Canada's rising tennis stars on home soil in front of cheering Canadian fans."

- Kelly D. Murumets, President and CEO, Tennis Canada

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Robert Lynch
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Office of the Honourable Bal Gosal, P.C., M.P.
Minister of State (Sport)
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