Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) pledges support for Canada's athletes
Ottawa(Canada):The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) has committed its support to Canadian athletes competing in the October 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Over the next ten months, the ICCC will support the efforts of the Commonwealth Games Foundation Canada (CGCF) to
facilitate the "Dream it in Delhi" campaign - an initiative which will help send
approximately 250 Canadian athletes to compete against more than 70 other nations
and territories at the XIX Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, October 3 to 14,
2010. "We are committed to supporting these world-class athletes who will represent
Canada at the Commonwealth Games," said Asha Luthra, ICCC President. "The ICCC
and CGC share an important common goal: promoting and improving the relationship
between Canada and India. We are proud to support Canadian performance on the
international stage, and the strengthening of this relationship through sport."
On November 20, the ICCC kicked off its campaign for Canada's athletes at its
Holiday Gala Dinner Dance in Toronto. The ICCC's donations will contribute to
the CGC's Adopt-an-Athlete program, which covers expenses related to travel and
accommodation, medical services, team uniform, and media operations, among other
costs. The ICCC joins several companies and organizations that have already made
a donation to the program. "We are thrilled that the ICCC has extended its support
for Canadian athletes," said Krista Benoit, Director of Corporate Development
of the Commonwealth Games Foundation of Canada. "This partnership is an obvious
fit, and ICCC's investment in Canada's athletes will help to contribute to our
goal of best-ever performances at the Games in Delhi, India." Members of the public
are invited to contact CGC or visit www.commonwealthgames.ca for details on how
to contribute to the "Dream it in Delhi" fundraising campaign.
