LONDON, Sept. 8, 2012 /CNW/ - Hours before the Closing Ceremony at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the Canadian Paralympic Committee will hold a press conference on Sunday, September 9 at 12 p.m. London time at the Main Press Centre, Trafalgar Room.

The press conference will be followed by media interview opportunities with the Closing Ceremony flag bearer (individual to be announced at 10:30 a.m. via media release), Chef de Mission Gaétan Tardif, Assistant Chef de Mission Elisabeth Walker-Young, Executive Director of Sport Rob Needham and CEO Henry Storgaard.

WHO: 

Henry Storgaard : CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee
Rob Needham: Executive Director, Sport, Canadian Paralympic Committee

Gaétan Tardif:  Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team
Elisabeth Walker-Young :  Assistant Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team Team

To Be Announced : Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer

WHAT: 

Team Canada Closing Ceremony Flag Bearer media availability and Team Canada performance review by Canadian Team officials

WHEN & WHERE:

Sunday, September 9, 2012 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Main Press Centre, Trafalgar Room

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.

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SOURCE CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)