RIO DE JANEIRO (August 2, 2016) - The Canadian women's basketball team has arrived in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games. The team tips-off against China on August 6th in the first of 5 preliminary games at the Youth Arena in Deodoro. Full practice, game and media availability schedule below. All times in BRT.

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Team Canada Game Schedule

Preliminary Round - Youth Arena, Deodoro

Saturday, August 6th vs. China (2:15PM BRT)

Monday, August 8th vs. Serbia (2:15PM BRT)

Wednesday, August 10th vs. Senegal (5:45PM BRT)

Friday, August 12th vs. USA (3:30PM BRT)

Sunday, August 14th vs. Spain (5:45PM BRT)

Finals Phase - Carioca Arena 1 (Olympic Park), Barra

Tuesday, August 16th - Quarter Finals (Time TBC)

Thursday, August 18th - Semi-Finals (Time TBC)

Saturday, August 20th - Bronze Medal (11:30AM BRT)

    Gold Medal (3:30PM BRT)

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Team Canada Practice Schedule

The last 15 minutes of all team practices will be open to media for photo and interview opportunities. Practice schedule subject to change. Please confirm attendance. Please note these availabilities are open to Rio 2016 accredited media only and all official Olympic policies are in effect.

August 3rd

9:00-10:50AM            Scrimmage (Athletes Park â?? Court 2)

5:15-6:45PM   Practice (Youth Arena, Deodoro â?? Main Court)

August 4th

12:00-12:50PM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4)

6:30-7:50PM   Practice (Athletes Park - Court 2)

August 5th

7:50-8:45AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 2)

August 6th

9:00-9:50AM Practice (Athletes Park â?? Court 2) TBC

August 7th

11:00-11:50AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 3) TBC

6:00-7:20PM Practice (Athletes Park- Court 1)

August 8th

9:00-9:50AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 1) TBC

August 9th

12:00-12:50PM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4) TBC

7:30-8:50PM   Practice (Athletes Park Court 4)

August 10th

9:00-9:50AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4)

August 11th

12:00-12:50PM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 1)

August 12th

9:00-9:50AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 1) TBC

August 13th

12:00-12:50PM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4) TBC

7:30-8:50PM   Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4)

August 14th

9:00-9:50AM Practice (Athletes Park - Court 4) TBC

August 15th - August 20th

TBC

Full team roster details here. Broadcast schedule to come.

Please contact bwilliams@basketball.ca for additional requests.

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For more information, please contact:

Bailey Williams, bwilliams@basketball.ca, Rio Cell: +55 (21) 99026-0702

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