CAN – Canada expect to launch strong bid to host FIBA Americas Championship
TORONTO (2011 FIBA Americas Championship) – Canada will play at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and they’re hoping to follow that up by hosting the qualifying event for the London Olympics.
The Canadians have submitted a letter of interest to host the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship, but they face still competition with Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Mexico also wanting to stage the Olympic qualifiers.
The executive director and CEO for Canada Basketball, Wayne Parrish, said: "We plan to work diligently with private and public sector partners over the next few months to submit a viable and vibrant bid package to FIBA Americas that is reflective of our unique diverse nation."
Canada coach Leo Rautins spent the last two summers leading the national team outside of the country.
The men competed in Athens at the 2008 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship.
"I am very excited about the opportunity for our team to play at home," Rautins said.
"Our guys, the ‘Road Warriors’, play all around the world and rarely get a chance to compete in front of friends, family and Canada's passionate basketball fan base.
“There is no better way for us to prepare for the chance to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games. "
Canada will discover next week which teams they will go up against at the FIBA World Championship when the draw for the 24-team event is held in Istanbul.
TORONTO (2011 FIBA Americas Championship) – Canada will play at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and they’re hoping to follow that up by hosting the qualifying event for the London Olympics.
The Canadians have submitted a letter of interest to host the 2011 FIBA Americas Championship, but they face still competition with Brazil, Argentina, Puerto Rico and Mexico also wanting to stage the Olympic qualifiers.
The executive director and CEO for Canada Basketball, Wayne Parrish, said: "We plan to work diligently with private and public sector partners over the next few months to submit a viable and vibrant bid package to FIBA Americas that is reflective of our unique diverse nation."
Canada coach Leo Rautins spent the last two summers leading the national team outside of the country.
The men competed in Athens at the 2008 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship.
"I am very excited about the opportunity for our team to play at home," Rautins said.
"Our guys, the ‘Road Warriors’, play all around the world and rarely get a chance to compete in front of friends, family and Canada's passionate basketball fan base.
“There is no better way for us to prepare for the chance to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games. "
Canada will discover next week which teams they will go up against at the FIBA World Championship when the draw for the 24-team event is held in Istanbul.
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