Ontario athletes win 212 medals at the 50th annual Canada Summer Games

 “It has been an amazing two weeks for Team Ontario at the Canada Games. We finished with 212 medals, a number of top 10 finishes and earned Canada Games records in a number of sports. Team members supported each other by getting out to cheer for each other and rocking each venue with our Icelandic cheer. It has been an honour leading this team and I would like to thank our tremendous Mission Staff for all of their hard work in preparing their teams to excel on the field of play,” Jennifer Bennett, Chef de Mission, Team Ontario said.

“I am very proud of our Ontario athletes who competed in the Canada Summer Games and I am thrilled that so many of them were able to realize their dreams of reaching the podium. From the inspiring athlete performances, to the dedication of coaches and mission staff, the commitment and sportsmanship of Team Ontario was spectacular. I wish you all the best for your continued success, and look forward to seeing many of you represent Ontario in the future,” said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

The Quest for Gold program provides additional support to athletes from Ontario to enhance their performance while competing at the highest national and international levels. It is providing $6.36 million in direct funding to 1,255 Ontario amateur athletes in 2016-17.

Game ON, the Ontario government’s sport-focused, athlete-centred and results-oriented plan, which identified three priorities for amateur sport in this province, participation, development and excellence –  supports Ontario sporting events which encourage people to play organized sports.

(Reporting by Asha Bajaj)