PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Team New Brunswick has won it’s first-ever Canada Games’ Centennial Cup at the 25th edition of Canada Games, in Prince George, B.C.
"I would like to congratulate Team New Brunswick for achieving such a major milestone at the Canada Games," said Premier Brian Gallant, a former Team New Brunswick Canada Games' participant and coach. "Winning the Centennial Cup demonstrates New Brunswick is on the right track to develop our athletes."
“This is great and quite an honor; it sure is a wonderful way to conclude a very successful 2015 Canada Games,’’ said Sherry Doiron, chef-de-mission.
New Brunswick has never won the Centennial Cup since it was added to the Games in 1971. The Centennial Cup is an award presented to the provincial or territorial team that shows the greatest improvement between games. Team NB did finish second, a few times in previous games.
Canada Games Council official Tom Quinn made the announcement Sunday at a news conference.
"I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the athletes, coaches, managers and mission staff who made this possible,” said Cathy Rogers, minister of Healthy and Inclusive communities.
The Centennial Cup was designed by Robert S. Kent, of Kingston, and is modeled after the Katimavik Pavilion at Expo 67. It was crafted in part from 37 precious metals and wood laminations representing 10 provinces and two territories. It was donated to the Canada Games by the City of Kingston, Ont. in 1970.
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