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July 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2009 Canadian National Wheelchair Rugby Team Subject of Documentary Richmond, BC, CAN -- A new documentary featuring the Canadian Wheelchair Rugby Team is being aired on OMNI Television in August with just over a year to go before Canada hosts the 2010 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships (2010 WWRC) at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Can’t Stop/Won’t Stop features co-Captain Ian Chan and the Canadian National Team. “I’m quite humbled by the film,” says Chan, noting that Producer/Director/Writer Joe Recupero did a great job of portraying the sport. “It’s a great opportunity for the public to get an insight into the sport and the Canadian team.” Referring to his central role in the documentary, Chan said “It shows what a great organization and great players we have on our team. I’m glad it didn’t focus just on me.” “It’s a great representation of the sport as it has developed and how dedicated the current players are and have to be”, adds Duncan Campbell, the Canadian who co-founded the sport over 30 years ago. “It represents the sport at its highest level.” The film follows the Canadian National Team in its run-up to the 2009 Beijing Paralympic Games where they achieved the Bronze medal. They are currently training and competing in selected international competitions in preparation for next year’s world championships. The 2010 WWRC, hosted by BC Wheelchair Sports Association, will be held at the Oval September 17 – 26, 2010. The top 12 ranked wheelchair rugby teams in the world will compete in the tournament which will attract over 400 athletes, coaches, officials, delegates and volunteers. “We hope that when the public sees Can’t Stop/Won’t Stop, it will encourage them to come to the Oval in September, 2010 to experience the sport for themselves and to see these incredible athletes,” said Laurel Crosby, chair of the 2010 WWRC. For viewing schedule and more information about Can’t Stop/Won’t Stop on OMNI, see attached OMNI media release. Media Contact
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