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Cision Canada
an hour ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
CIBC Named Official Banking Partner of Special Olympics Team Canada Français
Multi-year partnership announced during Global Week of Inclusion will support athletes on the road to the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile TORONTO, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Special Olympics Canada is thrilled to welcome CIBC as its newest national partner and the Official Banking Partner of Special Olympics Team Canada. Announced during Global Week of Inclusion (July 14–20), an international awareness initiative led by Special Olympics to celebrate and advance inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this new multi-year partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a more inclusive Canada. Across Canada, it's estimated that more than 800,000 people have an intellectual or developmental disability. More than 40,000 athletes participate in Special Olympics programs nationwide—developing skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships through local clubs, community sport programs, and competition opportunities that have meaningful impact far beyond the field of play, creating more caring and inclusive communities. Over the next number of years, CIBC will support Special Olympics athletes on their journey to the Special Olympics World Games. This partnership will help ensure Special Olympics Team Canada athletes receive essential training, health and mental preparation, and the dedicated coaching and support they need to achieve their ambitions. "At Special Olympics Canada, we know it's not disability that limits success—it's the lack of opportunity," said Gail Hamamoto, CEO of Special Olympics Canada. "This partnership with CIBC will not only help our athletes prepare to compete at the highest level, but also shine a national spotlight on their achievements as they proudly represent Canada. Together, we're showing what's possible when we invest in inclusion and ensure every athlete has the chance to reach their full potential." The pathway to the Special Olympics World Games begins in local community programs, with athletes progressing through a competitive pathway that culminates in the National Games—the qualifying event for Special Olympics Team Canada. The next Special Olympics World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile in October 2027, followed by the 2029 World Winter Games in Switzerland. "CIBC is proud to partner with Special Olympics Canada to help level the playing field and open doors for these incredible athletes," says Stephen Forbes, Executive Vice President, Purpose, Brand and Corporate Affairs, CIBC. "Together with Special Olympics Canada, we're creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to realize their ambitions." The partnership will focus on elevating the voices and experiences of athletes who are often underrepresented in sport, shining a spotlight on their journeys by amplifying their stories from the local training grounds to the world stage and inviting Canadians to cheer them on. To launch this new partnership and to help celebrate the Global Week of Inclusion, CIBC and Special Olympics Canada are calling on Canadians to rally behind our Special Olympics Team Canada athletes. From July 17 to 20, CIBC will match every donation to Special Olympics Canada up to $10,000—doubling the impact for athletes on their Road to Santiago. ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA Established in 1974, the Canadian Chapter of this global movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the transformative power of sport. Operating out of sport clubs in 12 Provincial and Territorial Chapters, this grassroots movement reaches beyond the sphere of sport to empower individuals, change attitudes and build inclusive communities. From two-year-olds to mature adults, more than 40,000 athletes are registered in Special Olympics year-round programs across Canada. For more information, visit ABOUT CIBC CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at
The Standard
6 hours ago
- Business
- The Standard
HKJC racing turnover rises 3pc to HK$139b, reversing downtrend
Jockey Club commits over HK$500 million to support 15th National Games and other contests in Hong Kong and Guangdong
New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Pooja gets top billing at AITA event in Chennai
Indium Software-3rd Edition of the AITA Rs 7 lakhs tennis championship for men, women both regular and wheelchair events in association with the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association will be from July 19 to July 26th 2025 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium Nungambakkam Chennai. Indium Software is committed to nurturing promising young adults in various fields and has supported multiple events in Tamil Nadu across the fields of sports and arts. This edition of the tournament will feature over 300 players from 21 Indian states like National Games gold medallist VM Ranjeet and Oges Theyjo from Tamil Nadu, Udit Kamboj and Ajay Malik from Haryana, Suraj Prabodh and G Manish from Karnataka. India's number three junior tennis players, Rethin Pranav, Varun Verma and Khandavel Mahalingam from Tamil Nadu will be taking part in the qualifying draw. In the women's draw, Pooja Ingale from Maharashtra who is ranked number 13 in the country will be the top seed followed by Aditi Rawat from Haryana No 2 and Amodini Naik from Karnataka at No 3, Saira Singh from Punjab. The top Tamil Nadu player is talented Joell Nichole. Also India's number five junior tennis player, Diya Ramesh from Tamil Nadu will be taking part in the qualifying draw. A record number of 26 entries have been received for the Wheelchair men's singles event and seven entries for the women's wheelchair event. Top players of the country K Karthik, K Sathasivam, D Mariappan and S Balachander all from Tamil Nadu and Shekar Veeraswamy from Karnataka will take part in the men's event, while KP Shilpa and Prathima Rao from Karnataka will vie for top honours. Marking the occasion, Vijay Amritraj, President, TNTA, said, "The 4th edition of the Indium AITA tennis tournament with prize money of Rs 7 lakhs is a premier event in the AITA national calendar and the only one in the country where the men'sw Women's and Wheelchair events are held together in the same week. The tournament has been growing in stature each year and we will once again witness quality tennis and intense competition. TNTA is grateful to Indium Software - an international Digital Engineering Company for sponsoring it. Our collective vision is to build a thriving ecosystem that nurtures young tennis enthusiasts and develops world-class talent. With the right guidance, resources, and opportunities, Indian tennis players have the ability to reach new heights and compete on the global stage."
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Seven Rajasthan cagers including women's team captain Yashika Singhal and Udaipur's Anshuman Shekhawat to compete at World University Games in Germany
Jaipur: Seven cagers from Rajasthan including women's team captain Yashika Singhal will represent Indian University basketball team in the FISU World University Games 2025 to be held in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16 to 27. Besides Yashika Singhal, Sonal Mahala and Manvi Srivastava are part of the 12-member women's squad. There are as many as four Rajasthan players in the 12-member men's team, which will be led by Krishnapalsinh Gohil of Gujarat. Anshuman Shekhawat of Udaipur, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Mohammed Ishan and Yash Vardhan Singh made it to the national varsity side on the basis of their exceptional skills. The women's team was trained by the former Indian team captain CV Sunny, while Dhyan Chand Awardee and former international Ram Kumar from Rajasthan guided the men's team. Both the Indian teams underwent a 15-day camp organised by Mahatma Gandhi University at the regional Sports Center, Kochi. The Indian basketball team played in the 1980 Moscow Olympics. After a long gap of 45 years, the Indian team is again going to play a world-level tournament. Representing Rajasthan University, the 24-year-old Anshuman Shekhawat participated in the National University Games held at the Patiala Punjabi University. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Penco (ver precio) Verisure Alarmas Undo On the basis of his excellent performance, he got a place in the Indian team. Anshuman is currently playing for the senior team of Rajasthan. He also represented Rajasthan in the National Games held in Uttarakhand. His father Mahendra Singh Shekhawat has also been a player of the Indian basketball team and is employed in the Railways in Udaipur. Women's India is in Group A along with Finland, Argentina, and Czechia, while the men's team is in Group B which also has USA, Romania, and Latvia.
India.com
2 days ago
- Health
- India.com
Does Indian government issue health warning on samosas, jalebis? Here's the truth
Does Indian government issue health warning on samosas, jalebis? Here's the truth Does the Health Ministry's advisory include any warning labels on popular Indian snacks like samosas, jalebi, and laddoos? Here's the fact check. By Joy Pillai Edited by Joy Pillai Advertisement Does Indian government issue health warning on samosas, jalebis? Here's the truth New Delhi: A report by several media outlets has gone viral on social media, claiming that the Union Health Ministry had issued health warnings against popular Indian snacks like samosas, jalebi, and laddoos. However, the Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked these claims and clarified that the Ministry has neither issued any warning labels nor singled out any popular snacks sold by local vendors. PIB Fact Check took to X and wrote, 'Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo.' Advertisement === 'This claim is fake,' PIB shared. 'The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks,' the post added. Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo.#PIBFactCheck ✅This claim is #fake ✅The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food products sold by vendors,… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 15, 2025 Advertisement === What Was The Warning And Why So Much Confusion? Yesterday, some reports claimed that Ministry of Health had issued an order to government canteens and restaurants to put up an information board mentioning details such as the amount of oil, sugar, and fat in popular Indian snacks like samosas and jalebis. The ministry, as claimed by the reports, also directed to cover other food products such as burgers, soft drinks, pizza, and chocolate pastries. The Ministry took the move reportedly to raise awareness about unhealthy food items and eating habits, highlighting rising obesity levels in India and supporting the Fit India initiative. Fit India Initiative Fit India Initiative is the central government's campaign that encourages people of India to live and follow healthy and active life. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the gathering at the National Games opening ceremony in Dehradun, requested countrymen to adopt fitness as part of daily routine. During his monthly radio show – Mann Ki Baat – he also urged for a 10 percent decrease in obesity levels. What Shiv Sena Minister Said? On Monday, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora took to X and wrote that a Parliamentary committee is currently evaluating labelling guidelines of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He demanded consistent rules for all food products that include alcohol. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked,' Deora had said.
