The Canadian Olympic Committee announced the return of FestiFan, first implemented during the Paris 2024 Games. This time, it's four cities that will host free events aimed at bringing Canadians together to encourage athletes competing in the Milan-Cortina Games: Toronto (February 7-8), Calgary (February 14-15), Vancouver (February 15-16) and Montreal (February 21-22).
« When we launched Team Canada's FestiFan events for Paris 2024, we witnessed the electrifying energy that unfolds when sport, communities and our partners come together to celebrate Team Canada athletes, says Jacqueline Ryan, COC's head of brand and business affairs. We are happy to bring Canadians together once again, this time for the Winter Olympics and to offer them the chance to experience the adrenaline of winter sports themselves. »
In addition to attending live broadcasts of the competitionsThe public will be able to see demonstrations, try different sports and interact with athletes. These activities will be organized in partnership with national winter sports organizations. with the goal of involving Canadians from across the country in sport and ultimately increase participation beyond the Games " explains the COC.
« These activations offer a unique opportunity for young people to try new sports and experience the joy of participating in a sporting activity. We hope to ignite a passion which will motivate them to sign up for a sport and stay involved “,” confirms David Murdoch, director of high performance at Curling Canada. In Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, Skates will be provided free of charge. visitors so they can skate on the ice.
