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Media Advisory: Canadian Women's National Basketball Team to Be Named for Rio 2016

Tuesday, July 19, 2016, TORONTO, On Friday, July 22, 2016, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Canada Basketball will officially announce the 12 athletes nominated to compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Media are invited for photo and interview opportunities. Following the announcement, the team's practice will also be open for b-roll and photo opportunities. A light breakfast will be provided.

When:

Friday, July 22, 2016

9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. EDT Official Team Announcement

10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. EDT Women's National Team Practice

Where:

Coca-Cola Court Mattamy Athletic Centre

50 Carlton St.

Toronto, ON M5B 1J2

Who:

12 Rio 2016 Team Canada athletes

Michele O'Keefe, President and CEO, Canada Basketball

Denise Dignard, Director, Women's High Performance, Canada Basketball

Lisa Thomaidis, Head Coach, Senior Women's National Team, Canada Basketball

Curt Harnett, Rio 2016 Team Canada Chef de Mission

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