The Petro-Canada FACE Grant, a long-standing program supporting Canadian athletes and coaches, has announced its 2024 recipients. This year, 55 promising Olympic and Paralympic athletes will receive $10,000 each to cover essential training and development costs. The grant, which has been a vital resource for over 36 years, will continue to support Canadian athletes’ journeys to the international stage.
India’s badminton star Saina Nehwal, now a politician, lamented the lack of support for sports other than cricket. She pointed out the disparity in facilities and funding, highlighting the need for equal opportunities for all athletes to achieve Olympic glory.
Bret Himmelman, a Nova Scotian paddler striving for Olympic success, welcomes the recent announcement of increased federal funding for athletes. This funding boost through the Athlete Assistance Program will provide financial relief to nearly 2,000 athletes across over 90 sports, including Himmelman.
