Parapan American Games

Chile Construction Industry Report 2022: Growth Momentum to Carry Into 2022 - Expected Growth of 5.7% this Year, Supported by an Improvement in Non-mining Activities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

The construction industry in Chile registered an annual growth of 13.6% in real terms in 2021 - up from a decline of 12.1% in 2020.

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  • The construction industry in Chile registered an annual growth of 13.6% in real terms in 2021 - up from a decline of 12.1% in 2020.
  • The industry's growth that year was supported by a favorable base, improvement in consumer and business confidence amid progress in the country's vaccination drive and the execution of large-scale public infrastructure projects.
  • The industry's growth momentum is likely to carry into 2022, with the construction industry expected to grow by 5.7% this year, supported by an improvement in non-mining activities.
  • Historical (2017-2021) and forecast (2022-2026) valuations of the construction industry in Chile, featuring details of key growth drivers.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Launches New Integrity Platform

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021

In announcing the Integrity Platform, the USOPC paid tribute to The Foundation for Global Sports Development, acknowledging GSD's ongoing advocacy and support for athlete safety.

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  • In announcing the Integrity Platform, the USOPC paid tribute to The Foundation for Global Sports Development, acknowledging GSD's ongoing advocacy and support for athlete safety.
  • "As we launch the Integrity Platform, the USOPC wishes to recognize The Foundation for Global Sports Development.
  • For more information on the USOPCs Integrity Platform, Speak Up Policy and other resources, please visit TeamUSA.org/Reporting .
  • Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States.

Lima 2019: Canadian Parapan Am Team on Day 9 and looking ahead at Day 10

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Sunday, September 1, 2019

For the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team results on August 31, please CLICK HERE.

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  • For the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team results on August 31, please CLICK HERE.
  • *To access athlete bios and the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team list, please click here .
  • About the Canadian Parapan Am Team: Canada is represented by 151 athletes competing in 13 sports at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, taking place August 23 to September 1.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Lima 2019: Looking ahead at Canadian Parapan Am Team action on Day 9

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

Here's a look at what's coming up for the Canadian Parapan Am Team on Day 9:

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  • Here's a look at what's coming up for the Canadian Parapan Am Team on Day 9:
    Canada will be looking for the wheelchair basketball sweep, as the men play for gold at 5 p.m. local time / 6 p.m.
  • *To access athlete bios and the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team list, please click here .
  • About the Canadian Parapan Am Team: Canada is represented by 151 athletes competing in 13 sports at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, taking place August 23 to September 1.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Lima 2019: Looking ahead at Canadian Parapan Am Team action on Day 4

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Monday, August 26, 2019

The Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team continues its Lima 2019 campaign at 10:15 a.m. local time / 11:15 a.m.

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  • The Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team continues its Lima 2019 campaign at 10:15 a.m. local time / 11:15 a.m.
  • *To access athlete bios and the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team list, please click here .
  • About the Canadian Parapan Am Team: Canada is represented by 151 athletes competing in 13 sports at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, taking place August 23 to September 1.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Canadian Parapan Am Team on Day 3: Canada adds three medals to total

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Monday, August 26, 2019

The 22-year-old now has two medals in his first Parapan Am Games as a runner (he competed at Toronto 2015 in Para soccer).

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  • The 22-year-old now has two medals in his first Parapan Am Games as a runner (he competed at Toronto 2015 in Para soccer).
  • *To access athlete bios and the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team list, please click here .
  • About the Canadian Parapan Am Team: Canada is represented by 151 athletes competing in 13 sports at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, taking place August 23 to September 1.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Statement by Minister Duncan on Canada's First Medal at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, congratulates Priscilla Gagn on winning Canada's first medal at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games

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  • The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, congratulates Priscilla Gagn on winning Canada's first medal at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games
    LIMA, Peru, Aug. 24, 2019 /CNW/ -On behalf of the Government of Canada and all Canadians, I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to Priscilla Gagn on winning Canada's first medal at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games.
  • Priscilla Gagn, from Sarnia, Ontario, earned her silver medal in the Judo event on day 1 of competition.
  • Our government is proud to support our athletes by providing them the tools they need to reach the podium.
  • I wish our Canadian athletes much more success as the competition continues in Lima.

Lima 2019: Looking ahead at Canadian Parapan Am Team action on Day 1

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Friday, August 23, 2019

The Canadian wheelchair rugby team will commence its quest for the podium with an opening game against Argentina at 8 a.m. local time / 9 a.m.

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  • The Canadian wheelchair rugby team will commence its quest for the podium with an opening game against Argentina at 8 a.m. local time / 9 a.m.
  • To access athlete bios and the complete Canadian Parapan Am Team list, please click here .
  • About the Canadian Parapan Am Team: Canada is represented by 151 athletes competing in 13 sports at the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, taking place August 23 to September 1.
  • About the Canadian Paralympic Committee: Paralympic.ca
    For interview requests with the athletes during the Lima 2019 Parapan Am Games, please contact the specific sport media attach.

Statement by Minister Duncan on the Closing of the Lima 2019 Pan American Games

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, celebrates Team Canada's accomplishments as the Lima 2019 Pan American Games draw to an end

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  • The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, celebrates Team Canada's accomplishments as the Lima 2019 Pan American Games draw to an end
    OTTAWA, Aug. 13, 2019 /CNW/ -The Lima 2019 Pan American Games came to an end this past weekend.
  • I know every Canadian appreciates how much work, sacrifice and perseverance it took to make it to the Pan American Games, and we could not be more proud of what you have accomplished.
  • On behalf of all Canadians, I congratulate all our Pan American athletes, whose achievements amazed us all and will inspire the next generation of athletes.
  • Wishing all the best to our Canadian paralympic athletes who will be competing from August 23 to September 1 at the Lima 2019 Parapan American Games!