The Commonwealth games taking place this October 3-14 in Delhi is something that brings pride to the hearts of Indians.  It will be a time for India to showcase to the world who Indians are, and what we can provide to this world.  The games will further increase India’s image and bring in greater tourist revenue.  India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world.  If carried out well, the Commonwealth games will provide a great perspective about this burgeoning county.

Recent reports suggest India will be sending 61 athletes to the games.  Like Canada during the winter Olympics, there will be plenty of people hoping for a gold medal on home soil. India placed fourth at the last commonwealth games with a final tally of 50 medals, but will surely be looking to place first this time. India finished right behind Canada in the 2006 games, which finished with a total of 86 medals.

The games will feature sports such as: Archery, Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Cycling, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby 7s, Shooting, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Weightlifting and Wrestling.

While there is much to look forward to in these games, there are also problems associated with it.  Particularly, the process of putting these games together is not going well.  On the weekend of August 14-15, after hearing for weeks about accusations of corruption, reports about delays in building infrastructure or building improper infrastructure, and a shore of other issues, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had to step in.  Prime Minister Singh took a drastic step by removing control of the Organizing Committee, headed by Suresh Kalmadi, and giving power to a Group of Ministers (GoM).  The ministers will have to ensure that preparations are carried through on time and that they meet world-class standards.

The breadth of the problems with these games does not end there.  One of the accusations put forth against the organizers is that they are guilty of hiring child workers, and paying them as low as 150 rupees for their work.  Other problems include the misappropriation of funds.  There are plenty of accusations going around about where some of the money given to the Organizing Committee has gone off to.  Recently, there were two members of the committee who were fired.  Kalmadi has also been asked to resign by many of his critics.

These are some of the vast issues that India will have to deal with as it prepares itself to accept countries from the world over into their home.  But, one should not dwell on the negatives affixed to how the games are coming about.  Much of the world will be looking to India in October. It will be a time to celebrate Indian culture, party, and take satisfaction in being Indian. All the negatives aside, it will be a time to show the world that India is growing, and will be a great force one day.

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What You Need to Know about Commonwealth Games 2010

1. India will be hosting the Commonwealth Games for the first time. This will be the 19th round of the Commonwealth Games.

2. The 2010 Commonwealth Games is going to be largest Commonwealth Games event ever. There are going to be 17 sports and over 285 events. Also 72 nations will be competing against each other.

The Motto of the 2010 Commonwealth Games is “Come out and play”.

3. Tennis matches will be making their debut at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Even though the sport had been on the approval list, it is only making its appearance now.

4. It has been estimated that there are over 415000 daily wage workers working on the projects related to 2010 Commonwealth Games. It is unfortunate that most of them are being paid less than minimum wages.

5. Commonwealth Games is the only multinational event in which the home nations of the United Kingdom – England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland – send separate teams to theCommonwealth Games unlike at Olympics.

6. The 2010 Commonwealth Games are going to be the most expensive Commonwealth Games ever and are going to cost the capital more than US $1.6 Billion Dollars. This does not include the amount that the capital has already spend on the infrastructure development in the city.

7. It has been estimated that over $1.94 Billion Dollars was spent on modernizing the Capital’s International Airport.

8. It has been predicted that the Commonwealth Games at Delhi will increase the capital’s GDP by 49 percent and that means it will become the richest city in the country followed by Mumbai. The year 2010 will be the first time ever GDP of Delhi will be more than Mumbai since the country’s Independence.

9. The 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games will be the first games ever to be recognized as “Green Commonwealth Games”. This is despite the fact that there had been a felling of “heritage trees” in the forest area to make way for the game facilities.

10. The Queen’s Baton has been equipped with modern technologies such as GPS, Camera and SMS Functionality. This will prevent the baton from getting lost, allow the user to take pictures and also will send messages to the baton bearers throughout the day.

Author: Meuren Martins

It’s the most anticipated game of the year.  Leaders, A-list celebrities, top athletes from most sports, and thousands of people gather at the stadium to watch it.  And that just begins to describe the vast numbers who watch this game.   Millions of people, the world over gather at their homes, restaurants, at public places, and even at local electronic stores in malls.  This is the biggest stage of sport.   On Sunday, Netherland and Spain battled for a gruelling and mind-testing 120 minutes. The game was annoyingly slow, at certain moments. Vicente del Bosque, Spain‘s coach, felt “It was a gruelling match, and quite frustrating at times. “  Around the 80^th minute of play, you could even hear the restlessness in the crowd.  The game was being played at a cautious pace.  Players knew that if a mistake was to be made, your name could go down in infamy.

The game was also a physical contest.  At the end of play, 14 yellow cards were handed out- 9 for the Dutch players and 5 for the Spaniards.  56 fouls in total was suffered by both sides.  With all the yellow cards being handed out, one had the feeling that someone would surely get a second one, and be turned away from the game.  This is what happened, with the Dutch’s, John Heitinga getting a second yellow in the 109^th minute.  For the rest of the game, the Oranje played with just 10 men.

With the Dutch down to 10 men, Spain began to increase its pressure even more.  In the 116^th minute, with the world wanting someone to score at least one goal, Andres Iniesta managed to give them that.   The world screamed a joyful “GOAL!”  You could even feel that in Spain, people were chanting “OLE, OLE.”  From where I was sitting, I got a phone call telling me that people in our nearby mall began to scream at the sight of the goal.  Iniesta would later say that “I’m just happy I managed to do my bit and score such an important goal for the national side.”

Netherlands would not get close to matching that goal. Spain would win.  The players celebrated emphatically.  The Dutch were brought down to tears and anguish.  This day belonged to the Spaniards.    Del Bosque, Spain‘s coach, commented “This is an unforgettable moment.”

For all its gruelling and frustrating aspects, the match did give us a winner.  Spain controlled 57 percent of the possession, and was on the attack for much of the second half.  The Dutch did have a couple of very good opportunities that was squashed by Spain.  Arjen Robben had two breakaway chances to score.  The first one was magnificently saved by the goalkeeper, Iker Casillas.  But the second chance was controversial.  Carlos Puyol, of Spain, could be seen grabbing onto Robben while the attack was on.  The referee did not indicate foul play, and the game continued.

Celebrations of victory will continue for years.  Spain has now gone down in history as a World Cup champion, and also the first team since West Germany to win both the Euro Cup and World Cup in subsequent years. The country of Spain has much to be proud of.  Spain was at one point seen as perennial under-achievers.  But now, the people of Spain can shed of that remark.   Winning 2 major tournaments consecutively is not easy.

Now that the 2010 World Cup has ended, I’m sure many of us feel a little bit hollow.  It’ll be another 4 more years before the next one.  It will also give our favourite teams enough time to heal, rebuild, and prepare for the next one.  For the country of Brazil, where the next World Cup will take place, the world will be ready to compete in 2014.

Author: Meuren Martins

Humber College freshman badminton player Renee Yip was named the Ontario
Colleges Athletic Association’s (OCAA) 2009/2010 Female Athlete of the
Year.
Yip was also recognized as an Academic All Canadian for achieving 81 per
cent in her first year of studies at Humber. The Fitness and Health
Promotion student led Humber’s badminton team to its first provincial
championship this year, while accumulating an array of individual awards.

“It is rare to have a freshman athlete win the OCAA Athlete of the Year
but Renee is that rare individual who has the ability and maturity to play
like an experienced champion,” said Doug Fox, Humber Athletic Director.

Blair Webster, Executive Director, OCAA, presented Yip with an award at a
ceremony held at Humber. “The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association takes
great pride in honouring our student-athletes who show success on the
field of play as well as in the classroom.  Each year the OCAA recognizes
one male and one female student-athlete for their athletic and academic
successes and awards them as the OCAA Male and Female Athlete of the Year.
In only her first year at Humber, Renee Yip reached the ultimate success -
a National Championship in Badminton Mixed Doubles as well as Academic
All-Canadian honours,” said Webster.

“I am honoured, happy and surprised about receiving this award. I couldn’t
have gotten here without the many hours our coaches put in, the support
from my teammates and the help from everyone in athletics,” said Yip.

Kabbadi is now on the world map. Primarily it was a South Asian game. Generally we say that kabbadi is the mother game of Punjabis. Wherever Punjabis live, they hold kabbadi tournaments. Now kabbadi has reached Rogers’s cable from the fields of Punjab. Like cricket kabbadi has become a professional game.
The first world kabbadi cup was held in Punjab from 3rd to 12th April 2010. Nine kabbadi teams from Australia, Canada, Italy, Iran, India, U.K, Spain and Pakistan participated in the event. Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal inaugurated the tournament at Yadwindera stadium, Patiala. Bollywood film star Dharmindera and Sunny-Deol were also present. Artists from different parts of India performed  colourful dances including bhangra.

The final match of the world kabbdi cup was played between the arch rivals India and Pakistan. Like other matches it was telecasted by PTC Punjabi channel. Canada defeated Italy securing 69 against 22 points, landing on the third position.

Unexpectedly India thrashed Pakistan  58-24. India secured first four points and maintained their lead to last to become world champions. India won 1st prize of almost $222,000 and being runner-up Pak won $110,000.  Canada got prize of $500,00 for third position. Sukhwinder Singh, bollywood singer amused the gathering with melodious songs. Parkash Singh Badal, chief minister of Punjab distributed the prizes and announced hiring all Indian players in Govt. service.

Kulwinder Singh Kinda from Canada and Mangat Singh Mangi (C)  of the Indian team was declared best raider and best chaser respectively. They both were awarded with Swaraj tractors.

The RCGA, which has been known as the Royal Canadian Golf Association since 1895, adopted Golf Canada as its new consumer facing brand with the full approval of association’s Board of Directors.

“Our operating structure and the day to day operation of our business will remain the same, but going forward, we will be working under the new Golf Canada brand, ” said Scott Simmons, Executive Director and CEO of Golf Canada.  “Adopting Golf Canada as our new brand is more than simply changing our logo – we are committing to a new brand promise of customer service and inclusiveness; working together with the entire Canadian golf industry to grow and shape the future of our sport.  We are confident that launching Golf Canada as our new consumer facing brand will increase our relevance to all golfers and improve our ability to effectively communicate with our customers and stakeholders across the country for the betterment of golf in Canada.”

THE RATIONALE

The RCGA is adopting Golf Canada as its consumer facing brand for the following reasons:

• Golf Canada is better understood and more relevant within the sporting community.  Many NSO’s use the same concept (Basketball Canada, Hockey Canada, Rugby Canada, Skate Canada, etc.)

• Canada’s provincial golf associations have been presented the opportunity of using similar consumer facing brands, therefore providing a better alignment between Golf Canada, the national governing body, and the 10 provincial bodies.

• Golf Canada is a bilingual name, consistent in both official languages.

• Golf Canada does not have an acronym and therefore will help limit confusion.

• The RCGA board, officers and staff have decided that for the long term growth of the organization, to refer to the association in the consumer marketplace as Golf Canada.  They have determined that this is the best brand name to define and reflect their role as the NSO responsible for shaping golf’s future.

As of April 22, the following golf programs, services and championships will be officially operated under the Golf Canada brand:

GOLF CANADA – YOU BELONG

Golf Canada is a member-based organization governed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).  Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sport Organization (NSO) for golf in this country and representing more than 350,000 members and 1,600 golf clubs, Golf Canada is responsible for promoting participation in and a passion for the game of golf in Canada.

Golf Canada actively conducts championships, programs and services to help shape the present and future of golf in Canada.   Canada’s National Amateur Golf Team program, National Golf in Schools, Golf Fore the Cure, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada.   As the authority for the game of golf in Canada, the association also administers the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status as well as Handicapping and Course Rating under the esteemed RCGA brand.

In addition, Golf Canada conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships.  The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships provide world class competitive opportunities for Canada’s top golfers to showcase their talents.

For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit us online at www.golfcanada.ca.

Excited, Bharat Kaura, Jt. Director General (Protocol), notes that people will forget Beijing when they witness the inaugural ceremony of Commonwealth games to be held at New Delhi between October 3^rd and October 14th. “Vancouver should be forgotten too for different reasons,” Mr. Kaura says. Winter Olympic games were held in Vancouver earlier this year.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is shown the Queen's Baton by Sydney Benoît, a 10-year old Commonwealth Games hopeful, in the presence of current Commonwealth Games athlete Asmir Arifovic

Indian will be showcasing more than 5000 years of its civilization with modern technology in the opening ceremony. 10,000 artists Indian artists would be performing on stage. And athletes from more than 70 countries will be battling for more than 280 medals.

Asha Luthra Presdient of ICCC

India has invested more than $170 million into Indian athletes’ training, says Mr. Kaura. The goal is to beat Canada that won 3^rd position in the last games. Australia was at the first place with most medals and England won the second place.

Mr.Bharat Kaura, Jt. Director General Protocol Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

The latest equipment is given to the New Delhi Police to maintain law and order in Delhi during the games. Extensive security would be provided to athletes, athletes’ families, media, and foreign delegations. “Trust us,” says Mr. Kaura to the world. Green buses run on green energy would be replacing the old eye sore buses. There would be a dedicated lane for these buses for efficient transportation, he notes.

Mrs. Preeti Saran Indian Consul General,Toronto

While London is running on a very tight budget in anticipation of Olympics in 2012, Mr. Kaura notes that the government of India has spent $5.2 billion on infrastructure – to build roads, flyovers and underpasses.

Mr. Kaura along with other members of Indian delegation was speaking to Generation Next at the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall.

Earlier, the Queen’s Baton arrived in Canada and a Relay ceremony was held at Metro Hall, Toronto. The Queen’s Baton Relay is a traditional curtain raiser to the Games. Subsequently, the ICCC, the Consulate General of India in Toronto and the CII hosted a reception to honour athletes of Team Canada that would be participating in Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. ICCC is a bronze sponsor for Commonwealth Games Canada.

Asha Luthra, President, ICCC, BB Kaura, Joint Director, Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi and Renuka Singh, Director, International Relations, CII, signed the MoU on behalf of their organisations. Tarlochan Singh, Member of the Indian Parliament, was present at the signing.

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Canada at the XIX Commonwealth Games

Delhi, India October 3^rd – 14^th, 2010

• Team Canada’s planning and preparation for the Delhi Commonwealth Games is unprecedented. Athletes and coaches will benefit from new and stronger partnerships with a number of key organizations including Own the Podium, Coaches of Canada, Athletes CAN, and Sport Canada.
• Canada will send one of the largest teams to the Delhi Games, numbering 400 people including more than 250 athletes.
• Canada expects to finish in the top three nations in total medals, as it did four years ago in Melbourne, Australia. (Australia finished first, England second).
• The overall goal is to surpass the 87 medals Canada won in Australia in 2006  (26 gold, 30 silver, 31 bronze).
  • The Delhi sport programme includes the following sports:

×           Aquatics

• swimming, diving, synchro

×           Archery

×           Athletics

×           Badminton

×           Boxing

×           Cycling

• road, track

×           Gymnastics

• artistic, rhythmic

×           Field Hockey

×           Lawn Bowls

×           Netball

×           Rugby 7’s

×           Shooting

×           Squash

×           Table Tennis

×           Tennis

×           Weightlifting

×           Wrestling

• Canada will compete in all sports except Netball and Tennis.
• Canadians will compete in the following events for Elite Athletes with a Disability (EAD): Athletics, Swimming, and Table Tennis.

Author: Asma Amanat

On the last day of the winter Olympics, Canada defeated the United States of America in overtime. This marked another milestone in the history of Canadian hockey. Canada now had gained both golds in men and women’s hockey. Before I focus on the game, let me shed some light on a bit of history on the country’s national winter sport and pass time.

Fans Cheering and Roaring During the game

Hockey is a Canadian sport, mostly because it was created and developed in Canada, but also because there is such a large following of the sport throughout Canada. Modern day hockey was created and developed by students and sports enthusiasts in Montreal. Canadians of all ages have enjoyed this game since the late 1800s. Since those early days hockey has taken on a more important role by representing a national icon and a symbol of the people of Canada.

Now that the games are coming to a close with Canada on top with the most gold medals, many Canadians were all looking forward to the final hockey match between Canada and USA. From young to old almost everyone either follows the NHL or gather around the television every four years to watch the national teams fight for the gold medals. So, the gold medal final was a very important event for everyone.

The Olympic final was a question of skill and pride not only for the players but also for every Canadian, because the game is more than just a sport. From the instant the puck dropped to every goal, the nation’s eyes were fixed on the movements of each of the players and the movement of the puck. When the game went into overtime with a  tied score of 2-2 every Canadian was as anxious as ever, fearing the loss of the gold to the Americans. But, when Sidney Crosby flew in with the game-winning goal the entire nation erupted in an explosion of celebration from the East coast all the way to the Vancouver games. Canada had won gold in it’s game.

The winter Olympic games came to an epic conclusion. Even though the games started out slow for the Canadians, they pulled back near the end and displayed a tremendous show of athleticism, which a nation could be proud of. By winning the most gold medals, Canada set a new world record for itself and for the rest of the world. If I had to sum up the whole Olympic experience in a sentence it would be: Canada had won not only as a nation but as a people representing all the faces of the world.

Author: Daanish Maan

It has been an incredible Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver during the past two weeks.  Athletes from all over the planet came to Canada’s west coast and gave it their best in the quest for gold.  While the focus here in Canada was on hockey, there were a few stories at the Games you may not have heard about, stories that inspired athletes and spectators to go beyond the call of duty.

Shiva Keshavan Kannan Palan

It proves the point that a sporting event like the Olympics is one of the very few institutions where people from throughout the world can come together, forget about any conflicts or disagreements they may have, and have fun.

Although these Games got off to a solemn start.  We cannot forget the tragedy of Armenian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili, who died in a training run the very day of the opening ceremonies.  The organizing committee held a tribute to Kumaritashvili during the ceremonies and a moment of silence.

Figure skating: Rochette puts heartbreak aside to claim bronze

Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette also suffered a huge loss.  Her mother passed away just two days before the start of her event.  No one was sure if Rochette was even going to compete, but after much thought, she decided that the show must go on.  During her short skate, the crowd roared at she entered the rink, and she went on to deliver a flawless skating performance.  The CTV sports announcer said it best: “Joannie is the bravest athlete in the world.”

Nodar Kumaritashvili (Georgia) - Luge

The Games also saw new nations competing.  Pakistan participated in its first ever Winter Games, with 24 year old Muhammad Abbas competing in the Giant Slalom, and garnering a respectable time.  Although there were no medals for Abbas, just imagine how proud he must have made millions of people back home and tens of thousands of Pakistani Canadians throughout the country.  There are no doubt kids throughout Pakistan who will want to become Winter Olympic champions one day after seeing Abbas ski in Vancouver.

And how about Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong, the famous “Snow Leopard” from Ghana?  He was also participating in the first Winter Olympics for his country as well, and in skiing.  Nkrumah made headlines last week when he recorded a benefit song with Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac that will raise funds for his Olympic journey.

Mohammad Abbas from Pakistan competing in Alpine Skiing

But the one story that truly symbolizes the Olympic spirit is what Indo-Canadians did for the Indian luge team.  Luge competitor Kannan Palan Shiva Keshavan, also known as “India’s fastest man,” revealed to the media that the Indian luge team’s uniforms were mismatched and in poor condition.  The South Asian community of Greater Vancouver sprung into action and raised over $8,000 almost overnight for the team to purchase new uniforms and equipment.  Keshavan was more than impressed: “To feel this kind of support from our community on the other side of the world from India, it is such a great feeling.”

This is what the Olympic Games are all about, recognizing that each of us, no matter who we are or where we are from, can live our dreams and accomplish anything we want in life.

Author: Bilal Rajan

The Cricket Champions League launched the ‘LSM Insurance Cricket for Haiti’ February 20, 2010 at the North Albion Collegiate Institute and February 21, 2010 at the Malvern Community Centre to ensure a citywide Cricket initiative to raise awareness and funds for Haiti.

Cricket for Haiti NACI

Approx 200 people including Under-19 and Women cricket players, participated and attended the launch on the West-end and East-end of Toronto.

Present at the launch were Mohan (Mike) Kendall, President, Ontario Cricket Association, Jim Persad, Secretary, Ontario Cricket Association, Rita Jethi, Director, Ontario Womens Cricket, Lorne Marr, President, LSM Insurance, Aman Kapur, Sr. Consultant, LSM Insurance, Priti Lamba, Candidate for MP, Conservative Party.

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LSM Insurance Cricket for Haiti at North Albion Collegiate Institute will be played over 8 weeks with its final game April 24.

The LSM Insurance Cricket for Haiti at Malvern Community Centre will be played over 3 weeks with its final game March 7.

The contests over the weekend were exciting and the intensity is expected increase.

Two photos are attached, one taken at the launch at North Albion Collegiate Institute (NACI) and the other taken at the launch at Malvern Community Centre (Malvern).

Author:Atul Ahuja

Here’s your chance to represent; India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, Bangladesh or World X1 in Canada. If you had a dream of representing your home country one day, and if that dream was shattered as a result of your parents moving to Canada – we’ve got some great news for you;

The Canada Cup T20 will help you dream and dream “BIG” again as we pave the way for some talented cricketers to reach International stardom in the Cricketing arena. The tournament will no doubt energize cricketers from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, England, Bangladesh, West Indies, South Africa,etc to follow in the foot steps of their Cricket Stars whether be Sanath Jayasuriya ( Sri Lanka), Sachin Tendulkar ( India), Shaid Afridi ( Pakistan), Brian Lara ( West Indies), Graeme Smith ( South Africa), Mike Hussey ( Australia) or any other Internationally recognized top cricketer. 

Although Cricket has being played in this great nation for well over a century, the recent influx of immigrants from cricket playing nations especially, from South Asia and the Caribbean have made the game the fastest growing sport in Canada. Almost every ground has some Cricket activity although the necessary funding has not kept up with the pace of its rapid growth, in Canada.

Organizers. In March 2008 we initiated a very important meeting between the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga M. P. and the Canadian Cricket Association officials which in turn paved the way for much needed funding to the Canadian National Cricket Side and more importantly Canada’s biggest cricket tournament worth $2 million dollars in October, 2008. The relationship that the Canadian Cricket Association built with Sri Lanka Cricket also saw the Canadian Cricketers arrive in Colombo, Sri Lanka for a high performance coaching camp and more of these training programs will take wing in the coming years.

Now, we are ready to undertake this exciting venture that will see Canadian Cricketers gain the knowledge and the experience needed to win the Cricket World Cup for Canada, in the near future.

Here’s How It Works;

CANADA CUP T 20 will allow cricketers who have arrived in Canada from:
India,Sri Lanka, Pakistan, England,Bangladesh,Gayana,Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Babados,Leeward Islands,Windward Island,South Africa, Zimbabwe,Tanzania,Kenya, Uganda,Afghanistan,UAE, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Scotland,etc to come alive and represent their favourite team in Canada.

The Teams that will take the field are as follows;

Team Canada India
Team Canada Sri Lanka
Team Canada Pakistan
Team Canada West Indies (Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Leeward Islands, Windward Island) Team Canada England (England- Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand) 
Team Canada Bangladesh
Team Canada World X1 (South Africa, Zimbabwe,Tanzania,Kenya, Uganda,Afghanistan,UAE)

The Selection Process Interested parties are requested to register online by visiting www.CanadaCupT20.com and a nominal Administration fee of $10 is in place to encourage cricketers who are serious about representing their home country participate. Once the registration process is in place the “Canada Cup T20 – Organizing committee” will schedule a suitable location to screen every player on their ability to represent the team of their choice.

We will select a pool of players for each team and the Coaches, Captains and their Managers will then select the Top cricketers off that pool to represent their country in Canada. No player will be encouraged outside our normal selection process and we encourage only serious candidates to be a part of this exciting venture.
   
Plans are underway to include 2 international players to represent each team, should budgets permit. We hope that this will allow Canadian Cricketers to gain much needed experience to make their dream a reality in the world of cricket. 

The games will take place in Toronto, Canada and entertain scores of South Asians, Caribbean’s and all other Canadian cricket fans in July 2010. 

What should I do? If you are the cricketer that we’re looking for then simply fill out the registration form and once the registration is approved by the Canada Cup T20 -organizing committee, you will receive an online confirmation. Please keep this confirmation handy as you will be required to present it to the Team Manager at the selection process and there after.

We welcome you to be a part of this exciting moment in Canadian history and wish you all the very best as you step into your cricket future in style by being a part of Canada’s hottest cricket tournament the CANADA CUP Twenty20 – 2010.