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In a statement by the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), the bodies acknowledged the government’s support of $72 million and expressed their thanks.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Canadian Heritage Steven Guilbeault made the announcement by joint statement this week.

National sport organisations and institutes will receive 34.5 million, provinces and territories 32.5 million, and the athlete assistance program 5 million.

“We are sincerely grateful to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Guilbeault for announcing the $72M investment to support the Canadian sport system.”

2021 European Athletics Team Championships Super League

Minsk, Belarus, will host the 2021 European Athletics Team Championships Super League.

The prestigious meet is currently scheduled to run on June 19 and 20, 2021.

The meet will include the best Europeans who will compete in the league format where points are awarded based on finishing positions.

Apparently nine teams are scheduled to compete in the Super League. Previously, there were 12 during the 2019 edition.

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