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Road to Rio through Markham

The Road to Rio leads through Markham

The Road to Rio leads through Markham
Courtesy of Table Tennis Canada

Markham, ON is an important stop on the road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Later this summer – July 19-26 –  the PANAM Games will determine the first qualifiers for the 2016 Games – the winners in the Men’s and Women’s Singles will be handed their tickets for the Games. 

Two Canadians – Eugene Wang and Mo Zhang – have a realistic chance to claim these tickets in Markham in July.

The rest of the North American players vying for a spot in Rio will also have to pass through Markham. April 8-10, 2016 will be the crucial date of the ITTF North America Olympic Qualifier. Players from US, Bermuda, US Virgin Islands and Canada will compete for a spot in Rio.

Please CLICK HERE to find out how Canadian players can qualify for the Qualifier in Markham in April 2016.

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