SPORTS

Just a reminder that the official games opening ceremonies is next Friday and as usual we’ll have to wait and see which notable person will hold this year’s flame. In the past, we’ve been graced with appearances from Gretzky andAli.

Picking up where we left off last week, we’ll continue with our Olympic event calendar, starting on July 27, featuring Badminton - Men’s, Women’s, Singles and Mixed Doubles Women’s handball also continues

Men’s single sculls Canada has to date won 43 Olympic medals. The last Canadian to place in this event was Derek Porter who won a Silver medal in 1996.

You’ll see Shooting 10m Air Rifle, the Equestrian Team and Individual Dressage.

In Women’s Individual Epee (fencing), 16-year-old Ruien (Angel) Xiao won a bronze medal at last year’s Pan Am games and she might just be a pleasant surprise this year.

In Women’s Swimming, Maggie McNeil, a threetime Olympic Medalist and winner of 5 gold medals at last year’s Pan Am games, as well as the entire Canadian team (both men and women) are one to watch and cheer for during this year’s games.

Men’s and Women’s Rowing has recorded 43 medals over the Olympic history, so it’s no surprised that Canada will contend for a podium position

Bianca Andrescu, Milos Raonic, Felix AugerAliassime, Leylah Fernandez and Gaby Dabrowski will represent Canada in men’s and women’s Tennis. With any luck, and entering the games healthy, there could be a podium finish in this event too.

Canada’s Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec face off against the US side on July 27th in women’s beach volleyball, which is always entertaining. On July 28th and July 29th , Sam Schacter and Daniel

Dearing will play in the men’s doubles and the Men’s Volleyball team starts their Olympics with a match against Slovenia.

It’s good to note that many of the sports that start on July 27 continue July 28thand 29th .

In Water Polo, Canada has never medalled in this sport. Perhaps either the women’s or men’s team can break that streak this year

Women’s Rugby Sevens are played on a regular field; 7’s is a game of the fittest! Team Canada faces Fiji followed later the same day with a match against New Zealand.

On the pitch in the opening game, the Women’s Soccer squad, also the reigning Olympic champion, faces the home side - France.

On July 29th , Canada’s Heather Bansley and Sophie Bukovec face off against China in women’s beach volleyball Some sailing events begin as well In Women’s Rugby 7s, Canada faces China; while Team Canada faces France in Men’s Basketball. With a team full of NBA sharp shooters, you’ll find a lot of action on the court.

In Women’s Water Polo Canada will play Hungary. Next week I’ll continue to bring you more day-to-day events.